Juanita Peterson Smith transitioned peacefully early afternoon, January 2nd, 2026, to be with the Lord.

She was born June 3rd, 1940 to the parents of Willie Mae and Bryant Peterson of Uatn, Alabama and late husband, Bennie J. Smith, Jr.

Juanita was a devout member of Greater Springfield Missionary Baptist Church of Warner Robins, Georgia.

Juanita served 20 years+ as a LPN at Houston Medical Center of Central Georgia, where she was compassionate and loved her job.

She is survived by her son, Michael Davis (Vivian) of Warner Robins, Georgia; Benjamin Smith, Lorenza Smith (Angela), Gloria Sandifer, Betty Smith, Tracy Jordan (Greg), god daughter, Kathy Patterson, and granddaughters, Bernedette Davis and one preceded her in death.

She was the eldest of two siblings: Ethel Peterson Jackson of Warner Robins, Georgia and Roosevelt (Peteman) Peterson of Warner Robins, Georgia.

Visitation

Jan

8

Nelson's Memorial Mortuary | Warner Robins, GA

501 Elberta Rd.
Warner Robins, GA 31093

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Funeral Service

Jan

9

Greater Springfield Missionary Baptist Church

1195 Heflund Ave
Warner Robins , GA 31093

11:00 AM