Juanita S. Vonallmen was born in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, the daughter of Vall Irby and Delena Terry Irby on September 10, 1938 and departed this life on April 22, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 81 years.
She was united in marriage to Doyle Eugene Vonallmen on July 13, 1973 in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
Juanita is survived by her husband, Doyle Vonallmen; five children, Carl Collins, Jr. and wife, Martha, Sherry Collins, Christy Pennell, Barbie Simmons and husband, Joe and Benjamin Vonallmen; four grandchildren, Jeremy Collins, Logan Simmons, Jorrdin Raney and Colin Simmons; one brother, Doyle Irby and wife, Judy; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vall and Delena Irby; her brother, Don Irby and infant brother, David Irby.
Juanita was a Christian and a member of the Cornerstone Church in Springfield, Missouri.
Although she had a number of jobs outside the home, her main job was as a homemaker, taking care of Doyle and raising her children. She was a good cook, especially in making her Mom’s fried chicken.
Juanita was a good and honest lady. She was the best wife you could have for Doyle.
She was a woman of faith. She was a praying woman who instilled her faith and praying in her children.
Juanita will be missed by her family and all that knew her.
Graveside services for Juanita Irby Collins Vonallmen will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Brother Charles Barnett officiating.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.