Willard, Juanita (Jay)

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Juanita (Jay) Willard, 67, of Blacksburg, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, March 4, 2011. She was born April 7, 1943, to the late Mckinley and Pearl Jewell. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband of 51 years, James (Jim) Willard; her children, Dean E., Anthony (Tony), Peggy W. Huff and her husband, Ricky, and James F. (Jimbo); three grandchildren Anthony James (AJ) Willard, Jacob Willard and Kaitlin Huff; a sister, Patricia Orr; her extended family, Karen and Lloyd Sowder, Choyer Lumpp; and numerous friends and relatives, all of whom she loved dearly. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church with a reception to immediately follow. Jay has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation , Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309; and to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.