Juanita Esiel

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Juanita Clark Esiel, 48, passed on the morning of September 22nd, 2026, in Centerton, Arkansas. Juanita was born on august 8th 1978, in Pohnpei, Micronesia. She is the oldest daughter of Waldis Clark and Rosie Iohp. Survived by her brother, Waldis Clark Jr., sister Angie Clark Ioanis, sister Sushila Clark Johnson, and sister Rose McMichael. J

uanita married the love of her life, Ansper Esiel, on august 28th of, 1999. In August of 2004 they welcomed their first-born daughter, Leighanna. Then their son Dean in 2006 later moving to the states in 2009 then welcoming their final blessing Deanna in 2015.

Juanita is predeceased by her parents, Waldis Clark and Rosie Iohp, and her sister Carolyn Iohp

Having many dreams and being so optimistic, Juanita was able to go to college, majoring in business and administration. Memories of her included random dances with her kids, Joking, playful roasting, and many random acts of kindness. Juanita is known for being the rock, the glue, and the laughter of her family. She was very ambitious, patient, soft-spoken, and hardworking. To know her is to love her.

Funeral services for Juanita are on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Howard Cemetery in Goodman, Missouri.