Juanita Bass' Obituary
Juanita Bass, 90, of Gainesville, FL passed away December 21, 2023. Juanita was born in Otter Creek, FL to Robert and Laura Stalans. Juanita married the love of her life, RJ Bass and were blessed with celebrating 72 years of marriage and two loving daughters.
Juanita's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, children, and grandchildren. She especially loved the holidays and family gatherings. She was a woman of faith and a long time member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband RJ Bass, sister Doris Branson, and son-in-law Marty Crosby.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Crosby and Diann (Rick) Poole; grandchildren Darrin (Amy) and Jason (Malinda), and 3 great-grandchildren, Abigail, Anna Lee, and Grayson. Also surviving is her sister, Shirley Stalans, and many loving family members.
Funeral service will be held Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11:00 am at William-Thomas Downtown Chapel, 404 N. Main St. with Pastor’s Tom Nelson and Edwin Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior, beginning at 10:00 am. Prayer and burial will follow at Forest Meadows East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation in her name to Haven Hospice 4200 NW 90th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606 or New Hope Baptist Church 2616 SE 35th St. Gainesville, FL 32641.
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