3/17/2025
Ms. Juanita Oliver Dunson, 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at her residence. A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke, at 1:00 p.m. (CST), with Pastor Calvin Trammell and Rev. Sanford Johnson officiating. Ms. Dunson was one of nine children born to the late Cora & Eddie B. Oliver on November 22, 1943.
She accepted Christ at an early age at Sweet Home Baptist Church and later joined Canaan Baptist Church. Ms. Dunson enjoyed working in her church and was often referred to as the “Bible Scholar”. She loved traveling with her daughter, Rena, and was affectionately loved by everyone. Ms. Dunson was also employed with the Chambers County Board of Education as an educator for more than 20 years.
She is survived by her three daughters: Jolanda Williams, Decatur, GA, Kimberly Rena Finley, Roanoke and Erica (TJ) Huffman, Chicago, IL; three sisters: Mary Norman, Eddie Woods, and Jessie Higgins all of Decatur, GA; one brother: Kenny Oliver, Decatur, GA; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
