Juanice Wheeler Powell , 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 in San Augustine. She was born May 28, 1929 to Don and Barksdale Tyer Wheeler. She was born at home on Pearl Street in Center. Juanice's birth was followed by the birth of two brothers, Richard Don and Gilbert Gene Wheeler.

Juanice graduated from Center High School in 1946, attended Stephen F. Austin State College earning Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education, with Supervisor and Administrator Certificates. She taught third grade for Center ISD for seven years. She was employed by Shelbyville ISD for 23 years teaching second grade that learning is fun. She retired in 1990.

Juanice transferred her church membership from the First Christian Church to the First Methodist Church in Shelbyville in 1960. She served as a Sunday School teacher, chairman of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, Memorial Committee, Historical Committee Trustee and others. She was a member of the Second Mile Club and a life member of the Stephen F. Austin Alumni Association. Juanice enjoyed the San Augustine Duplicate Bridge Club and any foursome-the players as much as the bridge. She enjoyed exercise classes, tap dancing, sharing recipes and most kinds of music. Most of all she loved and cared for her family and tried to make their lives better.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 Pm, Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Nathan Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in the Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers for Mrs. Powell will be Don Wheeler, Doug Wheeler, Brett Wheeler, Josh Powell, Marcy Bradberry and Bob Howard. Honorary pallbearers will be the congregation of Shelbyville First Methodist Church.

She is survived by:
Husband, James Irl Powell of Shelbyville

Sons:
Greg Powell of Shelbyville
Timothy Irl Powell and wife Donna of Odessa

Grandson, Joshua Irl Powell and wife Ashlee of Odessa

Great Granddaughter, Charlotte Avery Powell of Odessa

Brother, Richard Don Wheeler and wife of Ojai, California

Numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by;
Parents, Don and Barksdale Tyer Wheeler
Brother, Gilbert Gene Wheeler
Daughter, Sheila Powell

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 5010 Waco, Texas 76708-9989.