Juanita Mae Peoples

Juanita Mae “Nan” Peoples, age 75, of Tuscarawas, died Saturday, February 8, 2003, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancerShe was born June 3, 1927, in Allegheny County Pennsylvania to the late Joseph H. and Fluda M. Walls Blankenship. Juanita spent most of her life as a homemaker caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also worked for several years as a cook for the former Indian Valley North Elementary School. Juanita and Doyle used their home as the Tusky Youth Center for all the neighborhood children.Juanita was a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia where she served as a Faith in Action Home Visitor and was a member of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class.Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Doyle Charles Peoples, of the home, whom she married April 22, 1943; two sons, Charles D. (Brenda) Peoples of Tuscarawas and Joseph F. Peoples of New Philadelphia; two daughters, Patricia J. (John A.) Moore of Tuscarawas and Bunita A. (John E.) Maurer ofTuscarawsas; nine precious grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a very special relative, Susan (Rich) Jones of Newark.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two half-sisters and a half brother.Calling hours will be held Monday, February 10, 2003, from 5-8 PM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held Tueday, February 11, at 10:30 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Glen Shedlock and Rev. Jonathan McCleery officiating. To express condolences or to sign the online guest book, please visit the funeral home website. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. Third Street, Dover, Oh 44622 or Broadway United Methodist Church, 120 Church Street S.E., New Philadelphia, Oh 44663.