Ruth “Juanita” Schmitt

January 30, 2023

Ruth “Juanita” Schmitt, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2023. She was born June 11, 1926, in Blackwell, OK to Matthew and Fannie (Kern) Jernigan. She grew up in Blackwell, OK and Bigelow, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, her five brothers, Danny Joe, Billy Dale, Bob, Harold and Kenneth along with two sisters, Mozelle and Hazel.

If you would like to make a Memorial contribution in her name, the family suggests Barton County Senior Citizens Center in Lamar, MO

The family will receive visitors January 30, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and the Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 PM at the First Christian Church of Lamar.