Juanita Stocker

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Juanita Stocker, age 95, a former resident of Girard, Kan., more recently of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at the Olathe Hospice House. She was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Lamar, Mo., the daughter of Fred and Ona Mae Fowler. She was a graduate of the Lamar High School. In earlier years, Juanita worked at the Fowler Café in Lamar, which was owned by her family. She also worked for a short time for the ammunition plant in Parsons, Kan. Juanita first married Stanley Pettibon. After Stanley’s death at an early age, Juanita married Truman Stocker in May of 1968. Juanita and Truman owned and operated their own farm near Girard for many years. They raised cattle and racehorses. Juanita enjoyed sewing and quilting. She also loved to cook and was known for her delicious pies.

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