Obituaries
Ruth Juanita McCall, 91
November 19, 2022
Ruth Juanita McCall, 91, of Lancaster and formerly of Dunedin, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
She was the wife of the late John D. McCall, who passed away in 1978. Born in Albany, GA, she was the daughter of the late Elbert W. and Minnie Lee (Langdale) Griffin.
Juanita had worked for the Winn Dixie Grocery Stores in Florida for many years in the clerical dept. She was a member of the North Dunedin Baptist Church in Florida.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and loved to dance.
Juanita is survived by her daughter, Johnnie Ladale Burton, married to Patrick Burton of Lancaster, PA; her grandchildren Elizabeth Sizer, Sarah Burton, Cynthia Dinse, and Mark, Michelle, and Jon McCall, her great grandchildren Hannah, Jackson, Connor, Cayden, Joshua Jon, Isabella, and Jon; her great great grandchild, Sophia Ann; and by her daughter-in-law Lenora McCall and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Lee McCall.
Memorial Services are to be held on December 3, 2022 in Florida. Please make a contribution to an animal rescue organization of your choice, a cause close to Juanita’s heart.
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February 18, 2024
I am just seeing this obituary of a dear friend from days gone by. My mother’s family and Juanita’s family were friends eons ago. They were from south Georgia but for their own reasons, both families had moved to Columbus, GA pre WWII and were neighbors. Juanita was six years older than I and when I started school she was in the 7th grade. I was a tiny little thing for such a long walk, and not happy about going to school either. Often Juanita would pick me up and carry me the last trek of the way. Our families remained friends over the years. Juanita cut and served my wedding cake. I was a young mother when their families moved to FL. As long as my mother Orie Nicholson, better known as Nick lived we stayed in touch but eventually lost touch. I am the only one left who remembers the bond between our families. I pray someone in the McCall family will see this and know how much I loved Juanita and her mother, who we always called “Griff”. I have such lovely memories of the thirty plus years they were a part of my life. It saddens me to know that such dear friends are no longer a part of the world I live in, but I rejoice that they are now in the presence of the Lord. God’s blessings be upon all who remain.
Elaine Nicholson Reese
November 27, 2022
Pat and Johnnie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love Mama and were certainly blessed to have known her.
Our love to you and your family.
Kenny & Bev
November 27, 2022
Juanita was always real and always genuine. Not only did she have a brilliant sense of humor, but she had compassion for everyone around her. She welcomed all with open arms and open heart – and she was fiercely loyal to her friends and loved ones. Always steady, Juanita was the soldier when one needed strength and the humanitarian when one needed guidance. When she walked into a room, her presence was equal to her height. She had great power with people and was unfazed by fame. She loved her family, friends and absolutely her cat. Don’t mess with any of them and Juanita was your friend for life, and beyond.
