Juanita Ownbey Morgan
May 12, 1935 ~ September 30, 2026
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJuanita Ownbey Morgan, 91 passed away September 30, 2026.
The Lord has welcomed into His presence our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Juanita Ownbey Morgan.
Juanita was born May 12, 1935, in Buncombe Co. She was a daughter of the late Benjamin Taft Ownbey and Pearl Marlow Ownbey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” McDonald Morgan, and by her sisters, Marjorie Lamb and Elaine Beall.
Juanita is survived by her son, Stanley Morgan (Lorri); two grandchildren, Brittany Morgan and Thomas Morgan, of Powhatan, VA; three brothers, Arthur Ownbey (Maxine), Lawrence Ownbey (Agnes), and Wallace Ownbey (Hope); a host of nieces and nephews and her extended church family.
She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, all who knew and loved her.
Juanita faithfully served God all of her life. Juanita had a heart for caring for others and she touched so many lives. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Juanita was an active member of her church. She served in numerous roles including choir, Bible Studies, office worker, and other areas in the church.
The family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Her brother, the Rev. Lawrence Ownbey, will officiate. Burial will then follow at Nesbitt’s Chapel Church Cemetery, Fairview NC.
The family invites you to honor Juanita’s memory by sending flowers or purchasing Bibles through The Gideon International at sendtheword.org.
Services
Visitation: October 6, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:59 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: October 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: October 6, 2026 3:00 pm
Nesbitt Chapel Church Cemetery
12 Nesbitt Chapel Road
Fairview, NC 28730
(828)628-2412
Miss Juanita was such an absolute joy to be near. I will always cherish the chats we shared and her beautiful smile.
Deepest condolences to the family.
Miss Juanita was a lovely example of a Godly woman. She was more than a friend; she was a mentor. She was also feisty and spunky! She was loved very much and I am grateful to know that I will see her again.
Juanita was my cheerleader. We attended church together and she always had kind words of encouragement to pass on to me. When I had toddlers, she would always have kind advice to help me through sleepless nights, and remind me that it was just a season.
When I went back to college, she followed my progress and attended my graduation supporting me from start to finish.
She was a true compassionate friend and always displayed the love of Christ in her life.
My deepest sympathy to you all.