Juanita May (Bundy) Oaks, 78, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 12:49 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

Juanita was born on November 24, 1943 in LaHarpe the daughter of Julian and Bonnie (Belville) Bundy. On November 9, 1998 she married Charles Wayne Oaks. He preceded her in death September 4, 2007.

Juanita worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middleton, Iowa and for a short time at Georgie's Pizza Place in LaHarpe. She enjoyed staying involved in her grandchildren's sports, and especial enjoyed embroidering. She was known for making baby blankets for new borns within the family.

Survivors include two daughters: Tanya (Seth) Haines of LaHarpe and Cindy (Mike) Smith of Wayland, Missouri; one grandson: Chance (Claira) Dennis; two step-grandsons: Garrett Haines and Braden Smith and one great-grandchild. Also surviving is one sister-in-law: Janet Bundy of Macomb; two sisters: Bonnie Sue Parker of Hazel Green, Alabama and Cheryl (John) Pence of LaHarpe and four brothers: Joe (Lori) Bundy of Blandinsville, Vernon Bundy of LaHarpe, Mark Timothy Bundy of Alexandra, Illinois and Ron (Pam) Bundy of Burnside, Illinois.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter: Diana Kay Bundy; four brothers: Earl, Richard, Jack and Rodney Bundy and four sisters: Phyllis Bundy, Patty Parrick, Reva Kay Cagle and Julia Bronson.

A Celebration of Juanita's Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at The Annex in LaHarpe.

A memorial fund has been established for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Juanita's obituary at banksandbeals.com.