Ms. Juanita O. Dunson
Funeral Notice
Ms. Juanita Oliver Dunson, 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at her residence. A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor Calvin Trammell and Rev. Sanford Johnson officiating.
Ms. Dunson was one of nine children born to the late Cora & Eddie B. Oliver on November 22, 1943. She accepted Christ at an early age at Sweet Home Baptist Church and later joined Canaan Baptist Church. Ms. Dunson enjoyed working in her church and was often referred to as the “Bible Scholar”. She loved traveling with her daughter, Rena, and was affectionately loved by everyone. Ms. Dunson was also employed with the Chambers County Board of Education as an educator for more than 20 years.
She is survived by her three daughters: Jolanda Williams, Decatur, GA, Kimberly Rena Finley, Roanoke and Erica (TJ) Huffman, Chicago, IL; three sisters: Mary Norman, Eddie Woods, and Jessie Higgins all of Decatur, GA; one brother: Kenny Oliver, Decatur, GA; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Comments/Condolences
DEWAYNE S DAVIS
My condolences to the family and my dear friend Jolanda!
SANDRAH ADDISON HAYNES-PARTENTEN
Sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time. May God's devine grace be amongst you all.
ANNETTE BROOME
Prayers for all the family. May she rest in peace.
FRANCES HOWELL
Nice person, sending up prayers
LYNN SMITH VICK
Mrs Juanita was so good to me and my siblings. A great lady.
APRIL WHEELER SMITH
She was my 4th grade teacher at Chambers County High School. I haven’t seen her since the school closed but she will be missed by many .
TINA FINLEY MCKINNEY
Mrs. Dunson was my 4th grade teacher. She let us grow tomatoes in her class. She will be miss dearly. My prayer goes out to her family.
AGNES WATKINS
To My Dunson Family:
Sending My Sincere Condolences to all of You...Juanita will be missed by all...She was a Loving Person...You all have My Deepest Sympathy...
ANDREA HOLLEY
I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved me some auntie Juanita and she loved her self some Andrea. Every time she saw me she would pu the biggest smile on her face, give me the tightest hug and sweetest kiss. You will be truly truly missed auntie.
JANICE HOLLEY KIRBY
Tothe Dunson and Oliver families:
We send our condolences, love and prayers to your family. Juanita was blessed to live and enjoy life as well as to share and impact many students and family members. Her legacy lives on through each of you. May God condolences your hearts and give you peace. Love and Blessings, Kirk and Janice Kirby
ELDER KEITH & KIM NOLAN
Sincerest Sympathy …
PAMELA HOLLOWAY MAYFIELD
Ms. Dunson was my 4th Grade teacher @ Milltown. We remained friends into my adulthood. My daughter became one of her caretakers several years ago & Ms. Dunson loved her! A FOREVER impact on MANY of our lives. Rest among the Angels, Ms. Dunson.
JOHN AND DAWN HATCHER
Sososorry for your lost love you all
Anonymous
She will be missed
MELINDA PITTS JOSEPH
One of my favorite teachers rest well
SHARAH HILL
She was a great teacher
LINDA DANIEL SLAUGHTER
My condolences class of 1974
ADRIENNE DUNSON
R.I.P. Auntie!! Praying for strength and comfort for my family. Renee, Jolanda, and Erica Love you
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