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Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home
Submitted by: Carol Spear Rice
Syble Juanita Burnett, 98, of McAlester, known affectionately as Juanita to her friends and family, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in McAlester, Oklahoma. Family will greet friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jody Domingue will be officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery in McAlester, Oklahoma. Pallbearers will be: Chase Easley, Caleb Whorton, Marty Isabell, Steve Stringer, Mike Yandell and Mike Hogan. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Haven Watkins, John J. Britton, Dale Perkins, Jim Harvey and Royce Jackson. Syble Juanita Burnett was born on March 21, 1926 in Norphlet, Arkansas to Walter Britton and Pearl (Battles) Britton. After graduating from high school, Juanita dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home for her family. As a homemaker, she infused every corner of her home with care and attention, ensuring it was a place of comfort and joy for all who entered. Juanita's home was not just a structure, but a haven where memories were made, and traditions were born. Juanita's heart was always fullest when surrounded by her family. She was the cornerstone of family gatherings, her presence an assurance of mirth and affection. Jaunita's great joy was playing the harmonica and singing with the family. In later years her theme song became "I want to be a cowboy sweetheart." Her laughter was infectious, her spirit indomitable. She was, indeed, the life of the party, leaving a legacy of joy and warmth that will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A lover of the outdoors, Juanita found solace and joy in the embrace of nature. She could often be found swinging gently on her front porch. Fishing, camping, and gardening were not mere pastimes for Juanita; they were chapters in her book of life, each activity a testament to her appreciation for the beauty and bounty of the earth. Throughout her life, Juanita remained a pillar of faith. She was a faithful member of Victory Park Baptist Church in McAlester and loved all her church family Her belief was the compass that guided her through life's challenges and joys. In every way, Juanita embodied the essence of a life well-lived. Her laughter, her love for her family, her joy in celebration, and her peace in solitude all painted the portrait of a woman whose life was a testament to the beauty of simplicity and the power of faith in God. As we bid farewell to Syble Juanita Burnett, we celebrate a life that shone brightly, a beacon of love and hope. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents: Walter Britton and Pearl (Battles) Britton; her children: Johnny Easley, and Glenn Easley; a bonus son, Bill Easley; her nephew that Juanita raised, Ben Britton; brothers and sisters, Walter Jr.” Buddy” Britton, Winnie Masoner, Jack Britton, Lucille Perkins, C.W. Britton, Jim Britton, and Benny Britton; husband: Lee Easley; her former husbands, Kenilworth Miller; and Marvin Burnett. Juanita is survived by her sister, Ann Stringer of Krebs; daughters-in-law; Sun Yae Easley of Broken Arrow, Jeanetta Hauck and husband, Gerard of Krebs, Linda Easley of Arizona; grandchildren: Summer Miller of McAlester, Chase Easley of Bache, Jim Easley and wife, Melissa of Orono, Minnesota, Todd Easley, Daniel Easley, Alan Easley all of Arizona; a bonus son, Kenny Miller of Krebs; great-grandchildren: Caleb Whorton and wife, Sierra of Indianola, Haven Watkins and Emily Guthrie of McAlester, Paisley Easley of Atoka, Cooper Easley of McAlester; great nieces: Kailey Britton of McAlester, and Sabra Fenske of South Carolina; a special friend, George Ann Cloud of McAlester; along with numerous other great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
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