Juanita Yearns

Juanita Yearns, 86, of Queen City passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Scotland County Care Center.

The only daughter of George William and Daisy Mae (Farris) Simmons, Juanita was born February 12, 1934 in Downing, MO. In her youth, Juanita was an active member of Schuyler County 4H.  She played clarinet in band and played on the ladies basketball team at Downing High School, graduating in 1951. She then earned a diploma from Dover Beauty College in Kirksville and held Missouri State Board certification in cosmetology, hair dressing, and manicuring from 1952-1997, practicing professionally and in her home.

On December 27,1952, she married Heinlen Dean Yearns, and the couple began farming in the Brushy Community east of Queen City where they raised sheep, cattle, hogs, and chickens and grew corn, wheat, and garden vegetables.  They had two daughters, Audrey Linn and Janet Sue.

During her childhood, Juanita attended Downing Baptist Church where she made a profession of faith at Bible School the week of June 4, 1945 saying, "I will obey Jesus and follow Him."  She confirmed her faith in Christ through baptism on March 23, 1952 at the First Baptist Church of Kirksville.   She and Dean spent over twenty years supporting a home missionary organization called American Sunday School Union. They attended the Schuyler County Church of Faith until failing health.

Juanita is survived by her daughter Janet McClaskey and husband Mike of Castle Pines, Colorado, her grandson Jack R. Yardley II of Queen City, and her brother-in-law Roy Wieneke of Lathrop.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Heinlen Dean Yearns, her daughter Audrey Linn Johnson, her parents, and her two older brothers, Warren and Robert Simmons.

Juanita will be honored in a private family graveside service at the Germania Cemetery with Pastor Sonny Smyser officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Scotland County Care Center in Memphis, MO.

Arrangements in the care of Dooley Funeral Home, Queen City, MO; www.dooleyfh.com.