Juanita (Barnett) Fugate, 81 of Argos, Indiana passed away on August 22, 2023, at 9:05 a.m. at her residence. On September 7, 1941, in Jackson, Kentucky Juanita was born to Harlen Barnett and America (Ritchie) Barnett. She lived in Argos; Indiana for the past 2 years, having lived in North Judson for 22 years prior.
On October 5, 1958, she married Sam H. Fugate and together they shared the next 64 years.
Juanita was a Housewife/Homemaker and worked at Starke Memorial Hospital, Knox, Indiana as a Nurse Aid in the OB ward. She was a member of The Cross church in Rochester, Indiana.
Juanita is survived by her Husband – Sam Fugate of Argos, Indiana
Daughters – Gwendloyn Craft of Plymouth, Indiana; Jennifer Risner of Mentone, Indiana; and Michelle Ringer and husband Randy of Argos, Indiana.
8 Grandchildren – Ronnie, Brandon, John, Ben, Tara, Samantha, Tyler, and Maci
10 Great Grandchildren – Reganne, Ruby, Haven, Landon, Anelle, Trip, Nova, Zaylen, Zylex, and Adian
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son – Phillip Fugate, Grandson – Dylan Craft, Brothers – Orbin Barnett, Douglas Miller, Paul Miller, and Donnie Miller, Sisters – Pheobe Miller, Vivian Tolson, Kathy Braasch, and Rhonda Bolen
No Services are planned at this time……. Entombment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, Indiana
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, Indiana
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