Juanita Blackwell

The world bids farewell to Juanita Blackwell of Opelika, Alabama, departing on March 8, 2026 at the age of 95. Juanita leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Juanita Blackwell to show support.

Though Juanita may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Juanita touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Madie Roughton and Owen Roughton; her husband James M. Blackwell; and her children, James M. Blackwell, Jr. and Johanna Blackwell Bottoms of Destin, FL..

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home (1500 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.