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Juanita Robertson Harlan
August 17, 1921 - April 28, 2009

Mrs. Juanita Robertson Harlan was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1921, daughter of the late David Clyde and Tiny Alice Ames Robertson. Mrs. Harlan died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the Trumann Health and Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 87 years 8 months and 11 days. She was born in Bay, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a housewife, and was always involved in many community activities and a member of the First General Baptist Church near Trumann. She was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother and her parents. Survivors include her husband, Delvin B. Harlan of the home; one daughter, Charlotte Ann Harlan of Jonesboro; one son, Gary Don Harlan of Jonesboro; two brothers, Clyde Robertson Jr., and Herman Robertson both of Trumann; four grandchildren, Holly Harlan, Justin Harlan, Melanie Goodwin and Dana Bingham and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the First General Baptist Church near Trumann, with Rev. Darrel Miller and Rev. Joey Ruppard officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Pallbearers will be Rusty Jones, Kevin Watkins, Dale Hannon, Bart Benson, James Lowery and Hayden Sadler. Honorary pallbearers will be C.A. Jones, Eugene Richardson, A.C. Stacy, Edward Hargrove, Junior Carter, Bill Evans and Bud Bingham Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Sarah Gore, Jonesboro, AR 72401 says
    May 1, 2009

    Dana:I am so sorry about your grandmother's passing. Please accept my condolences.Love,Sarah

  2. Eddie and Hazel Clem, Trumann, AR 72472 says
    May 1, 2009

    Juanita will be missed always inour community. She was my firstSunday school teacher and lovedthe Lord with all of her heart.Eddie and I think of her as oneof the sweetest persons that everlived.

  3. Patricia Carter-Muse, Owasso, Oklahoma says
    May 1, 2009

    Gary Don and family. My sympathy goes out to you and the entire Harlan family. I know of the void that is in your hearts but look towards God for comfort and understanding. You and I were classmates at THS class of 1965.

  4. james & shelia hooker, trumann,ar says
    April 30, 2009

    sorry for your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers

  5. Cindy Corbin , says
    April 30, 2009

    I am so sorry that you have lost your loved one. You'll be in my prayers and thoughts.

  6. Kenny White, Memphis, TN says
    April 30, 2009

    To the Harlan Family,We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Harlan was always a kind and gracious lady as we grew up on Smith St. in Trumann. God bless you and strengthen you at this difficult time.The White FamilyTroy, Nell, Myra, and Kenny

  7. Ruth Walker, Trumann says
    April 30, 2009

  8. Debbye (Farmer) Davis, Trumann, AR says
    April 30, 2009

    Mr. Harlan, Melanie, Dana and family: I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Harlan. She was such a sweet lady and loved by all. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  9. James and Carin McClung, Trumann says
    April 30, 2009

    We are keeping ya'll in our thoughts and prayers.

  10. Dale and Polli Bibbs, Trumann, AR says
    April 30, 2009

    Delvin, Gary and Charlotte: We are so sorry to hear of the loss of a dear wife and mother. Juanita fought the good fight and now she is better than she has ever been. We miss them so much - but there comes a peace when we finally realize that they truly are in the arms of Jesus. Just know that we will be praying for your family.

  11. Linette Bradsher, trumann,ar says
    April 30, 2009

    I am so sorry for your families loss. sincerely, Linette Bradsher

  12. Carolyn Hendrix, Trumann AR says
    April 29, 2009

    Charlotte, Melanie, Dana and families, My prayers are with you all during this time. In Christ love, Carolyn and Jordan Hendrix

  13. Linda (Lively) West, Memphis,Tenn 38115 says
    April 29, 2009

    I am so sorry for you loss.Ijust knew her for a short period of time but she was a very sweet and caring lady she loved everyone and everyone loved her also.God Bless you all.

  14. George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    April 29, 2009

    Charlotte and Gary Don, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

  15. Sharron Turman, Jonesboro says
    April 29, 2009

    Mr. Harland & Family, I am so sorry the hear of the passing ofyour precious loved one. May Godcomfort you and lay his loving arms on you during this most trying time. She will be waitingwith her Father in Heaven for you all. My prayers are with you.Sharron Turman

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