Juanita Louise Upton

July 31, 1933 - March 13, 2018

Juanita Louise Upton, 84, of Kell, passed away at 5:26 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Mt. Vernon Healthcare Center. She was born July 31, 1933, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Clyde Tennyson and Wanda (Bullock) Teal. On November 3, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, she married Clyde David Upton, Jr., and he survives. She graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1951, and was of the Methodist Faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and also enjoyed music, playing piano, drawing, and painting. Mrs. Upton is survived by her husband, Clyde Upton Jr., of Kell; one son, David Upton and wife Lynn of Mt. Vernon; three granddaughters, Heather Pace and husband Jason of Mt. Vernon, Trina Green and husband Jason of Salem, and Ambria Susmena and boyfriend Stacey May of Salem; one grandson, Kyle Upton and wife Brittany of Boyd; eleven great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Jillian, Jackson and Koleson Green of Salem, Maya, Aden, and Maci Susmena of Salem, Brody and Josie Pace of Mt. Vernon, and Dawson and Kendall Upton of Boyd; and one brother, Clyde Lee Tennyson and wife Marion of Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, DeWayne Lee Upton; and two sisters, Helen Boone and Lela Mae Hefner. A Graveside Funeral Service for Mrs. Upton will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Union Chapel Cemetery in Texico, with Jesse Hinds officiating. No public visitation will be held. Memorial gifts may be made to the family of Mrs. Upton, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to the Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the funeral home's Facebook page.