Juanita Ann Wallace-Oneal (Wallace)

'His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."
-Matthew 25:21

Sister Juanita Ann Wallace was born in New Orleans, LA on April 14, 1953 to the union of the late Mary Schofield Wallace and Camille Jack Wallace. Growing up in a Christian home, Juanita accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at an early age by the late Reverend James Gordon of King David Baptist Church. She attended Cypress Grove Elementary and graduated from Lutcher High School in 1971. She continued her education at Grambling State University in Grambling, LA and earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. It was during her tenure at Grambling State University when she pledged in 1973 and became a member of The Audacious Alpha Theta Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.After successfully completing her college education, Juanita was united in marriage to Jessie O'Neal. From that union came Jarvis D. O'Neal and Jared D. O'Neal.

She was a dedicated and loving educator in St. James Parish School System. Her career began in August 1976 and ended when she retired in June 2012. She was blessed to serve as an educator for 36 years. She had a passion for serving children with special needs and their families. She was truly blessed with the gift of loving and teaching children. Juanita was persistent in making sure children received all available resources and opportunities that helped them to excel within the school system.

With great diligence she accepted her calling of the Holy Spirit and became a member of First Community Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Ferdinand Gaines, Jr. She proudly served in the capacities of Youth Ministry teacher and Event Planning Coordinator. She would later add Nursing Home Ministry and "The Kitchen Crew" Ministry to her services in the church. She was very committed to her study of God's Word which was shown through her dedicated reading of her daily devotion, weekly attendance at Adult Bible Class, Hour of Prayer and Women's Ministry Meeting. She shared her love of God with her family, friends, and everyone she met. She embodied all attributes of the fruit of the spirit and truly loved God.

Juanita had a contagious smile that would bring a warm comfort in any room. She was very wise, peaceful, and always uplifting others. She loved to love on people. She was a walking embodiment of "Knowledge is Power." As a giver and supporter of her family, she was patient and strict with her loved ones, but they all knew it was out of genuine love.

In addition to displaying her love of serving God in many capacities; Juanita also loved to serve her others through her God-given talent of writing, especially through poems, several of which were published in Jet and Essence magazines. Other ways she displayed her love of serving were being a seamstress, coupon saver, and shopper for others.

She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. Those moments became even more special when she became a grandmother and was affectionally called "Ann Momo". She was known to her nieces and nephews as "Tee Ann" and "Mrs. Juanita" to many others but she always displayed the characteristics of a loving mother to every one of them.

She leaves to cherish her beloved memories: two sons, Jarvis O'Neal and Jared (Lyncoln) O'Neal Sr.; grandchildren, Jared Jr., Jayce, and Jaide; sister, Audrey Mae (Earl) White; nieces, Charmaine White, Kimberly (Sampson) Duplessis, Normetric, Bry'an, and China Storks, Darri'Yonne Anderson, Keisha White (Alberto) Mosqueda, Atlantis (Adetoyese) Adedipe, and De'Juene Turner; nephews, Terence (Marvis) White Sr., Terence (Ebony) White Jr., Jyron White, Jydell White, Austyn Williams and Darrington Anderson; eight great-great nephews; two great-great nieces; devoted caregivers, Tessa Turner and Brenda Davis; a devoted cousin, Joe Long; caring neighbors, Wallace and Kathleen Isom; devoted friends, Yvonne Stewart, Debora Gaines, Yvette Muse, Robin Rapheal, Yvonne Williams, Yvette Alexis, and Shirley B. Smith; F.C.A.B.C. Family, host of relatives and friends.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Mary Schofield Wallace and Camille Jack Wallace; sister, Jacquelyn W. Storks; brother-in-law, Norman A. Storks; nephews, Norman A. Storks, Jr. and Derrick D. Storks.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052. Visitation will begin at 10am. Service will begin at 12pm. Interment to follow at St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery in Convent, LA. Final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052.

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