Juanita (Elkins) King, 97, of Olney, Illinois passed away April 7, 2023 at Flora Rehab and Healthcare Center in Flora, Illinois. Juanita was born March 10, 1926 in Petersburg, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Lora (Stone) Elkins. She married John Charles King, and he preceded her in death on August 16, 2006.

Juanita was an avid quilter and gardener, and she took great care of her family.

Juanita King is survived by her two daughters, Sally (Dan) Sulsberger, and Nancy (Andrew Smith) King; a son, Eric (Margaret Roth) King; grandchildren, Kelly (Matt) Burgin; Danny (Amanda) Sulsberger, Natalie (Jeff) Kase, Rebecca King, and Nathan King, Evan (Danielle) Johnson, and Thea (Mike) Sullivan; great grandchildren, Mason, Mitchell, Maya, Molly, Max, Tommy, Charlie, and Greta.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters, Barbara (George) Gassmann and Patricia Rose.

A private family graveside service will be held for Juanita at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont.

Memorials can be made to donor's choice.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL