Juanita Fern Moffitt, 75, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born May 1, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Walter Pricey and Mollie Claycomb Pruett. She was also preceded in death by her brother Raymond "Sonny" Pruett. Juanita graduated from Kennett High School in 1952 with honors. She received a full scholarship to Harding University in Searcy for her beautiful singing voice. While there she met Verlin Moffitt and after a brief courtship, they married on August 15, 1953 in Raton, New Mexico. They were married for 56 years. To this union two children, Vicki Lynn and Gary Randell were born. Juanita continued to attend college at various universities as the family moved following Verlin's work. She worked as a news reporter, a secretary for D&G Plumbing and Heating, Clay County Judge Harry Niewald, and Clay Co. Extension Services in Corning, Arkansas. Juanita's greatest job was being a mother not only to her children but to a large number of neighborhood friends of her children. She joked that her yard looked like either a bicycle shop or a used car lot depending on the ages of Vicki and Gary. All called her "Mom" and she opened her home and her heart to everyone. She was a Girl Scout Troop Leader and a Boy Scout Den Leader. Juanita was a member of the South Thornton Church of Christ and the New Piggott Chapter # 623 Order of the Eastern Star. She taught many bible classes and tutored students from grade school through college. She held many local and state offices and various organizations. In 2008, she went to live at Murphy's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Piggott. During that time she was active in the Resident Council, led a Devotional class three times each week and voluntarily mended the residents' afghans. She also visited with many of the residents who were unable to leave their rooms. Survivors include her husband Verlin Moffitt of the home; daughter, Vicki Lynne Moffitt of Piggott; son, Gary Randell Moffitt of Piggott; granddaughter, Kristy Cole; four great-grandchildren, Dylan, Tyler, and Logan Cole and Rachel Deggans; sisters-in-law, Betty Moffitt and Nina Dvorak; and many other relatives and friends, who will miss her bright smile and loving, caring heart. While many will miss her we know she is in a better place. She would not want us to grieve but to celebrate her life. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Richard Akins officiating. Dale Crawford will lead singing with Jim Teachenor playing the piano. Visitation will begin Monday at 6:00 p.m. A graveside service will be at New Hope Cemetery in Pollard, Arkansas, on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with Dennis Templeton officiating. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of arrangements.