Juanita I. Caryer, 83 years, of Hicksville, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Hickory Creek at Hicksville, where she was a resident. Juanita was born September 14, 1937, in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leo T. and Irene Thelma (Relyea) Caryer, Sr. Juanita worked at Quadco in Bryan and the former Yoder’s Restaurant in Hicksville. She was a member of the Hicksville Nazarene Church as well as the Good Samaritan Senior Center in Defiance. She enjoyed playing games, always playing to win, and loved being around people.
Surviving are her siblings, Blanche Rue, of Continental, Ohio and Richard (Shirley) Caryer of Defiance; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Thelma Caryer; seven brothers, Clarence, Leo, Charles, Jim, Homer, Jack “Gerald” and Howard Caryer.
Limited capacity visitation will be held for Juanita I. Caryer on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 706 North Main Street, Hicksville. Social distancing will be observed and facial mask or covering must be worn. Funeral services with limited capacity will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Don Leonard officiating. Private interment will be made in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Hicksville Church of the Nazarene, Good Samaritan School or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family or memories may be shared at www.oberlinturnbull.com