Juanita Barrow Thompson – Age 90, passed away June 14, 2020 in Nashville, TN.
Mrs. Thompson was born August 07, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Jesse and Anna Barrow.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gus Thompson and brother, John Barrow.
Survived by son, Andrew Thompson.
Mrs. Thompson graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL and later earned her master’s degree in Education at Peabody College in Nashville, TN. Juanita was a teacher for 10 years in the Chicago area. She then moved to Nashville where she worked for 25 years in the Metro Nashville Schools System as a teacher and taught 18 of those years at McCann Elementary School where she retired in 1989. After she retired she taught in Hokkaido, Japan for 1 year
Mrs. Thompson enjoyed traveling and even took a three week road trip out west. She was a faithful member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a member of Cross Point Church in Bellevue, TN.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. on Thursday June 18, 2020 at Mount Olivet Cemetery with Rev. Jamie Allen officiating. Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Freewill Baptist International Missions, 5233 Mt. View Road, Antioch, TN 37013.
Juanita Barrow Thompson
Born on August 7, 1929
Departed on June 14, 2020 and resided in Nashville, TN
- Visitation: West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory
- Wednesday June 17, 2020 4:00pm to 7:00pm
- Thursday June 18, 2020 12:00pm to 2:00pm
- Graveside Service: Mount Olivet Cemetery
- Thursday June 18, 2020 3:00pm to 3:30pm
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June 16, 2020 12:02 pm
Wow, I never knew she had a master’s degree. It makes sense given the amount of teaching she did. Going to miss her!
June 16, 2020 1:27 pm
What a beautiful life seving others! RIP Mrs. Thompson! You were loved!
June 16, 2020 2:58 pm
Sorry for your loss, Brother Andrew. Juanita had a long and rich life. God used her in some tremendous ways both in her school teaching and her ministry in her church. I was also a good friend with your dad, Gus. In fact we were in school together at Free Will Baptist Bible College, and I have fond memories of him. May God’s richest blessings be with you during this time.
June 16, 2020 6:12 pm
She was a woman to look up to and a life to celebrate.
June 16, 2020 8:50 pm
It’s a given where you got your class and style Andrew. My deepest sympathy and prayers for you with the loss of your mother.
June 16, 2020 9:08 pm
She was a wonderful person who we enjoyed being with.. She will be missed but is in the best place with all her love ones..
June 17, 2020 8:28 am
Andrew, Just from the write-up, I see a wonderful woman who loved life and cared about others. I am sorry for your loss. I wish you healing and peace.
Kathie -Lori (& Doug’s) sister
June 17, 2020 11:30 am
Andrew so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time!
June 17, 2020 9:59 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you during this difficult time. (2Corinthians 1:3,4 & Psalms 83:18). Jesus prayed for God’s Kingdom to come because He knew it would intervene to solve all mankind’s problems even sickness and death. (Revelation 21:3-5 & Daniel 2:44).
June 18, 2020 10:19 am
She certainly had a full life of Service. I see where you get your wanderlust.
God bless you, Andrew.
June 18, 2020 4:51 pm
Juanita and Andrew long time friends. Many years of lunch together and fellowship time. Rest In Peace my friend.
June 22, 2020 12:31 pm
She was a beautiful soul💞🌹🌼thanks for always giving us your best💋