Mrs. Juanita (Epperson) Claiborne, age 86 of LaFollette went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  She was a retired School Teacher, having taught 2nd grade at Jacksboro Elementary School for 33 years and was a long-time member of Fincastle United Methodist Church.  She loved to garden, cook, and spend time with family and friends.  Juanita and her Husband, Ralph would have been married 69 years on December 21.  Preceded in death by her Parents, John and Bertha (Peavley) Epperson, Daughter, Cheryl (Claiborne) Liles, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Frank and Rachel (Siler) Claiborne, Sisters, Sylvia (Epperson) Claiborne and Ruby Mae Epperson, and Brother, Ernest Epperson.

Juanita is survived by her Husband, Ralph Claiborne; Son, Rick Claiborne and special friend, Janet Lindsay; Aunt, Irene Johnson, Son-in-law, David Lyles; Sisters-in-law, Fay Claiborne and Sara Epperson; Great next-door neighbors, Annie and Leon Caldwell; Friends in deed, Margaret Lindsay and Wilma Lindsay, and many other special friends and family.  A special word of thanks to the current and former Amedisys workers who went above and beyond their normal duties to help Juanita (You know who you are!).

Funeral Services Saturday, December 17, 2022, 2:00 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Judy Keller and Rev. Steve Evans officiating.  Interment to follow at Fincastle Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. Saturday before funeral services.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Fincastle Cemetery, 629 Old Middlesboro Hwy., LaFollette, TN 37766 or a charity of your choice.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Juanita (Epperson) Claiborne.

3 Replies to “Juanita (Epperson) Claiborne, age 86 of LaFollette”

  1. JUANITA WAS A SPECIAL PERSON…ALWAYS SMILING WHEN WE MET….TO THE FAMILY….SO SORRY THAT IS IT IS TIME TO PART WITH YOUR LOVED ONE, ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMAS…KNOWING JUANITA, I AM SURE SHE LOVED TO COOK FOR HER LOVED ONES…

  2. Juanita was a not only a great person, but a great teacher and cook. She always had a kind word to say and our family loves Rick and all his family. This is a sad time for them, but a happy day in Heaven where she will get to reunite with her family and friends and where we will get to see her again.

    1. Juanita was as special Christian lady, mentor and friend. She was always a giving person and many, many children were blessed to have her as their teacher. She was instrumental in changing my life career. In 1980, she had Mr. Clyde May, Principal of Jacksboro Elementary, to call me to see if I would come teach 3rd grade. At the time I had been working in the business field. I said yes, and after that remained in the teaching profession for almost 38 years. All of the teachers at JES were blessed to have her as a role model and dear friend. Sooo many years of laughing together and sharing her favorite recipes with us. God has called another Angel home and someday we will see her again. Love and prayers to all of the family.

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