Juanita Waggoner Easter, age 74 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 27, 2016. Juanita was a faithful member of Circle Assembly of God for over 30 years and a dedicated volunteer and board member with Senior Companions.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, Harry “Buddy” Easter, and parents Bennie and Bertha Waggoner. She is survived by her daughter Shari Taylor Russell and her husband Hiram Russell, her granddaughter Kirsten Keller Pruitt and her husband Jabrielle Pruitt, her cherished great granddaughter Adyline Gabrielle Pruitt. As well as her “adopted” grandson Jordan Pruitt and special friend Marlene Ross with many others.

The family invites you to attend services honoring Juanita Friday July 29, 2016. We will be receiving friends at Circle Assembly of God, 8529 Rutledge Pike from 5 to 7pm with services to follow at 7 p.m. Rev. Mike Hayes, Rev. Jack Elam, and Pastor John Lawson officiating with music by the Church Praise Team. A small graveside service will be held 10 am Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Pleasant View Cemetery in Maynardville. Pallbearers: Hiram Russell, Jabrielle Pruitt, Charles Buckner, Wayne Crawford, Sr., Jerry Crawford Sr., and J.T. Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers: Kenny Neubert and Danny Cameron.

Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.