Juanita Ables, 82, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Juanita was known for her cooking and seamstress work; she owned Tom Thumb Restaurant and seamstress for Fashionique. She loved her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Oletha Morelan; husband, C.L. Ables; son, Danny Studdard; brother, Don Morelan; brother-in-law, Frankie Webb.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Moser of Etowah and Paula Johnston of Etowah; grandchildren, Tabitha Cooley, Ashley Moses and husband Keith, Crystal Ballinger and husband Clint, Justin Martin; great-grandchildren, Tyler Swafford, Merci Devine, Annslee Cooley, Brylee Cooley, Gunner Cooley, Molly Moses, Mercy Moses, Maeva Moses, Brantley Ballinger and Huntlee Ballinger; great-great-grandchild, Alora Devine; sister, Virginia Webb; sister-in-law, Annette Morelan; nephew, James Morelan; nieces, Nikki Conner and Tricia Underwood; several great nieces, nephews, cousins and many loyal sewing customers.

A special thank you to Caris Hospice for their loving care and compassion toward Juanita.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at McMinn Memory Gardens with Rev. Doyle Lloyd and Dennis Bordwine officiating. No formal visitation will be held.