Juanita H. Qualls

Juanita Qualls, age 81, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 26, 1930 in Twin Falls, Id., to E.W. and Nellie Connerley. She attended schools in Twin Falls where she met the love of her life. Juanita and Tim Qualls were married January 17, 1948, in Ely, NV. They were blessed with two children, a son and a daughter. Her family was her life, and after Tim's death May 23, 1997, she was totally devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Juanita is survived by her brothers Alvin Connerley and Arlie (Star) Connerley, of Lewiston; her children, Dean (Marilyn) Qualls of Emmett, ID and Sherie (Rex) Champneys of Kimberly, ID.; grandchildren, Dennis (Megan) Qualls, Etta Kay (Kent) Schumaker, Tim Qualls, Anna Qualls, Kent (Anna) Champneys and Angela Champneys; great-grandchildren,Kelty and Zarina Qualls, Rhone Schumaker, Cooper, Aaron and Hadley Bee Champneys and Ashton Anderson. She is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tim Qualls and two sisters, Lucille Maddox and Mary Olsen. Nita was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. We love her dearly and will miss her greatly 'till we see her again. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM. Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest at her husband's side. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK., 73123-1718. Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com