Obituary of Juanita Stahl

In loving memory of Ruby Juanita Stahl (Fredrick) of Doniphan, Missouri, who left our world to move on to her next adventure on March 21st, 2025, due to an Unexpected Stroke.

Juanita was 68 years old. Born on November 23rd, 1956, in Grandin, Mo brought into the world by 10-year-old sister Helen to her late parents Edward Lee and Velvie Violet (Baldwin) Fredrick. Juanita entered this world feet first and running. Juanita’s genuine spirit welcomed others into her world with open arms. In her youth she loved horses, art, her motorcycle, but most of all Music. Upon meeting her soul mate Donny Stahl in 6th grade, she knew they would be devoted to each other for a lifetime. She was a dedicated student, excelling in Music-Arts, Cheerleading, And Band in High School.

As destiny would have it, she married Hershel Adawn (Donny) Stahl June 5^th,1976 in Ellsinore, Mo. A few months later, they began their roles as a new military family. When Donny enlisted into the Army and traveled abroad to Germany, they were able to explore Europe as teenage newlyweds. A few years later she gave birth to her first daughter Melissa (Missy) Violet, on April 31, 1978. Then to her second Daughter Michelle (Shelly), on January 24^th, 1983.

Once Juanita and Donny were back stateside, Juanita began her retail career first, starting at the PX on the base at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Then they moved to Dixon, MO, where she began her role as a Dollar Store manager at Bill’s Dollar Store. Then she helped open and manage a Family Dollar Store chain in Lebanon, Mo. She was soon offered a Custom-Made position becoming Family Dollar's first on-site training Manager. Moving to St. Louis she took the Career head on, creating lifelong friendships with many different people along her way. In 2004 Juanita suffered a debilitating stroke which left her with aphasia. Soon after she started her retirement from the retail world, although she always held on to her passion for the management role.

In her later years Juanita was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. As she was blessed with four grandchildren, Harmony in 1998, Phoenix (Payton) in 2001, Sky (Kaylen) in 2006 and Bryndan in 2015. And a Great Granddaughter Remmy in 2022. Always putting her family first as she was faced with the Death of her Mother Velvie in 2019, Her Husband Donny in 2020, Her Granddaughter Phoenix (Payton) and Daughter Melissa (Missy) in 2021, along with several siblings. She adopted both of her grandchildren without hesitation.

Juanita always tried to see the best in everything. Always appreciating the wonderment in things from her flowers, various craft projects, or any Bob Seger or CCR song.

To say that she is survived by her daughter Michelle (Shelly), son-in-law Johnny, Her Grandchildren Harmony & Austin, Sky & Harold, Bryndan. Her Great-granddaughter Remmy. Her adopted daughters Rachel, Lindsey, And Rochelle. Her 3 Sisters Helen, Linda, And Shirley. Her Closest Northern Outlaws Karen and Mike. Her sisters and brother-in-law. Her warmhearted and dedicated nephews and nieces. And many beloved cousins, isn’t enough, she is survived by everyone she has ever met. The loss of Juanita will be felt very deeply by all who knew her.  

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date by her remaining family members.

In her final days she was unable to prepare for last wishes. Without insurance she has left her life expenses and last wishes to Her Daughter and Granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers This GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/87198be6 Has been set up to assist with, Funeral Home expenses, Celebration of Life expenses, Household bills, Outstanding debt, Mortgage payments and other life expenses that she left behind and to establish a safety net for the family.

Your support and contributions are greatly appreciated as we honor Juanita’s memory and continue her legacy of spreading love and kindness to all.