Juanita Margie Brantley

Juanita Margie Brantley, 95 years old, of Kokomo, passed away 4:00 am Tuesday March 3, 2026, at her home. She was born in Union County, Tennessee on May 31, 1930, the daughter of the late Milton and Sarah (Ellison) Brantley. On January 11, 1947, she married Jesse William Brantley, and he preceded her in death on May 2, 1990.

Juanita formerly worked at Ray’s Drive Inn, Cuneo Press, and she retired from Millbanks. Her life was centered around her faith in Jesus, her family, and her church. She shared her faith any chance she could and often asked others, “Do you know Jesus?” Juanita prioritized time spent with her family and was the best caretaker for them. She was a staple and 52-year member of Honeycreek Missionary Baptist Church in Russiaville. She loved her church family dearly and was heavily involved in their ladies’ club, funeral committee, and she enjoyed delivering sunshine baskets with fellow ladies of the church to bring cheer. Many of her church family know her by the nickname Cupcake. She was a hard-working, productive, and devoted woman. Her favorite past times were gardening, canning, and quilting. She often sewed items, made soup, and baked pies.

Juanita is survived by her children, Roger (Shirley) Brantley, Shirley Rinehart, Peggy (Jeff) Tober, Reginna (Jim) Haworth; grandchildren, Tracey (Mike) Conyers, Adam (Shannon) Rinehart, Tammy (Scott) Droscha, Haley Rinehart, Lauren (Richard) Monk, Alyssa (Matt) Cogdill, Ryan (Olivia) Tober, Jessica (Andrew) Richardson; 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.

Juanita’s family requests for any family and friends to wear Juanita’s favorite color red at the church on Friday.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 am to 1 pm Friday March 6, 2026, at Honeycreek Missionary Baptist Church, 250 Nashville Street, Russiaville, IN 46979. A funeral service celebrating Juanita’s life will begin 1 pm on Friday at the church with Pastor Josh Cupp and her grandson Chaplain Adam Rinehart officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden. Contributions may be made in Juanita’s memory to Honeycreek Missionary Baptist Church. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

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