Juanita Smith Dewith Barton, 92, transitioned from this life on Wednesday May 8, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Springfield, October 20, 1926 to Walter B. Smith, Sr. and Viola Smith Burney.
She attended Iles Elementary School, Feitshans High School, Lincoln Land Community College and Sangamon State University. She was an activist, president, vice-president, secretary, executive board member, board member, and a member over a period of time of various civic, community and national organizations. She was an employee of Arbee Printing Co., Sangamo Electric, City of Springfield and the Illinois State Board of Ethics.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth E. Barton, Sr.; her daughter Allison Dewith Wilson and son Eugene J. Mitchell; her siblings Walter B. Smith, Jr., Marguerite Roberts, Elwood W. Smith, Robert C. Smith, James Smith and Samuel Smith. Survivors include one son, Enyo Dewith, Rock Island; four daughters Mrs. Charles (Cecine Dewith) Jones, Mrs. William J. (Letitia Dewith) Anderson, Mrs. Stephen (Shannon Dewith) McCormick all of Springfield; and, Mrs. Juan A. (Jai Dewith) Jones, of Cordoba, Argentina. Also two stepsons, Kenneth E. Barton, Jr. (Diane), Alpharetta, Georgia; James W. Barton (Antionette), Silver Spring, Maryland; one stepdaughter, Llewelyn T. Barton, New York; a total of 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Homegoing Services Monday May 13, 2019
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
1130 South 16th Street
Springfield,IL 62702
Visitation 4:00pm-5:00pm
Service: 5:00pm-5:45pm
Interment
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:00pm
Arrangements entrusted to Ruby Funeral Services and Chapel, Springfield, IL.
Per Nationwide Gravesite Locator:
BARTON, JUANITA S
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/20/1926
DATE OF DEATH: 05/08/2019
BURIED AT: SECTION M SITE 1237
CAMP BUTLER NATIONAL CEMETERY
WIFE OF BARTON, KENNETH E
TSGT US ARMY AIR CORPS
She attended Iles Elementary School, Feitshans High School, Lincoln Land Community College and Sangamon State University. She was an activist, president, vice-president, secretary, executive board member, board member, and a member over a period of time of various civic, community and national organizations. She was an employee of Arbee Printing Co., Sangamo Electric, City of Springfield and the Illinois State Board of Ethics.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth E. Barton, Sr.; her daughter Allison Dewith Wilson and son Eugene J. Mitchell; her siblings Walter B. Smith, Jr., Marguerite Roberts, Elwood W. Smith, Robert C. Smith, James Smith and Samuel Smith. Survivors include one son, Enyo Dewith, Rock Island; four daughters Mrs. Charles (Cecine Dewith) Jones, Mrs. William J. (Letitia Dewith) Anderson, Mrs. Stephen (Shannon Dewith) McCormick all of Springfield; and, Mrs. Juan A. (Jai Dewith) Jones, of Cordoba, Argentina. Also two stepsons, Kenneth E. Barton, Jr. (Diane), Alpharetta, Georgia; James W. Barton (Antionette), Silver Spring, Maryland; one stepdaughter, Llewelyn T. Barton, New York; a total of 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Homegoing Services Monday May 13, 2019
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
1130 South 16th Street
Springfield,IL 62702
Visitation 4:00pm-5:00pm
Service: 5:00pm-5:45pm
Interment
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:00pm
Arrangements entrusted to Ruby Funeral Services and Chapel, Springfield, IL.
Per Nationwide Gravesite Locator:
BARTON, JUANITA S
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/20/1926
DATE OF DEATH: 05/08/2019
BURIED AT: SECTION M SITE 1237
CAMP BUTLER NATIONAL CEMETERY
WIFE OF BARTON, KENNETH E
TSGT US ARMY AIR CORPS
Juanita Smith Dewith Barton, 92, transitioned from this life on Wednesday May 8, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Springfield, October 20, 1926 to Walter B. Smith, Sr. and Viola Smith Burney.
She attended Iles Elementary School, Feitshans High School, Lincoln Land Community College and Sangamon State University. She was an activist, president, vice-president, secretary, executive board member, board member, and a member over a period of time of various civic, community and national organizations. She was an employee of Arbee Printing Co., Sangamo Electric, City of Springfield and the Illinois State Board of Ethics.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth E. Barton, Sr.; her daughter Allison Dewith Wilson and son Eugene J. Mitchell; her siblings Walter B. Smith, Jr., Marguerite Roberts, Elwood W. Smith, Robert C. Smith, James Smith and Samuel Smith. Survivors include one son, Enyo Dewith, Rock Island; four daughters Mrs. Charles (Cecine Dewith) Jones, Mrs. William J. (Letitia Dewith) Anderson, Mrs. Stephen (Shannon Dewith) McCormick all of Springfield; and, Mrs. Juan A. (Jai Dewith) Jones, of Cordoba, Argentina. Also two stepsons, Kenneth E. Barton, Jr. (Diane), Alpharetta, Georgia; James W. Barton (Antionette), Silver Spring, Maryland; one stepdaughter, Llewelyn T. Barton, New York; a total of 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Homegoing Services Monday May 13, 2019
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
1130 South 16th Street
Springfield,IL 62702
Visitation 4:00pm-5:00pm
Service: 5:00pm-5:45pm
Interment
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:00pm
Arrangements entrusted to Ruby Funeral Services and Chapel, Springfield, IL.
Per Nationwide Gravesite Locator:
BARTON, JUANITA S
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/20/1926
DATE OF DEATH: 05/08/2019
BURIED AT: SECTION M SITE 1237
CAMP BUTLER NATIONAL CEMETERY
WIFE OF BARTON, KENNETH E
TSGT US ARMY AIR CORPS
She attended Iles Elementary School, Feitshans High School, Lincoln Land Community College and Sangamon State University. She was an activist, president, vice-president, secretary, executive board member, board member, and a member over a period of time of various civic, community and national organizations. She was an employee of Arbee Printing Co., Sangamo Electric, City of Springfield and the Illinois State Board of Ethics.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth E. Barton, Sr.; her daughter Allison Dewith Wilson and son Eugene J. Mitchell; her siblings Walter B. Smith, Jr., Marguerite Roberts, Elwood W. Smith, Robert C. Smith, James Smith and Samuel Smith. Survivors include one son, Enyo Dewith, Rock Island; four daughters Mrs. Charles (Cecine Dewith) Jones, Mrs. William J. (Letitia Dewith) Anderson, Mrs. Stephen (Shannon Dewith) McCormick all of Springfield; and, Mrs. Juan A. (Jai Dewith) Jones, of Cordoba, Argentina. Also two stepsons, Kenneth E. Barton, Jr. (Diane), Alpharetta, Georgia; James W. Barton (Antionette), Silver Spring, Maryland; one stepdaughter, Llewelyn T. Barton, New York; a total of 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Homegoing Services Monday May 13, 2019
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
1130 South 16th Street
Springfield,IL 62702
Visitation 4:00pm-5:00pm
Service: 5:00pm-5:45pm
Interment
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:00pm
Arrangements entrusted to Ruby Funeral Services and Chapel, Springfield, IL.
Per Nationwide Gravesite Locator:
BARTON, JUANITA S
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/20/1926
DATE OF DEATH: 05/08/2019
BURIED AT: SECTION M SITE 1237
CAMP BUTLER NATIONAL CEMETERY
WIFE OF BARTON, KENNETH E
TSGT US ARMY AIR CORPS
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