Juanita Louise (King) Roark, 96, of Millwood WV,  passed away peacefully Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Ravenswood Village, Ravenswood WV.

She was born on March 3, 1928 in Oak Hill, WV, and was the daughter of the late William Henry King and Bessie (Cody) King.

In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her husband of sixty years, James H. Roark, Sr. Also preceding her in death were her four brothers, Troy King, Olen King, Reverend Earl King, and Jerome Wasky King; three sisters, Vivian Killough, Zelma Jones, and Marcel Kidd.

Juanita was a loving wife and devoted mother to her two sons. She was one of the founding members of the Ravenswood Church of God and loved her church family dearly. Her life was a living example of Christian faith to all who knew her. Juanita graduated from Mount Hope High School in 1946 and married James H. Roark in 1948. The family moved to Ravenswood, WV in 1958 when Jim was employed by the new Kaiser Aluminum Plant.  When Jim retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 30 years of service, Juanita had began her career with Best Line Construction; a company in which she went on to own and operate for twenty years. Jim and Juanita moved from Ravenswood to Millwood in 1996.  Juanita loved to travel and had taken many trips with her husband. Together, they visited most states and enjoyed cruises.  She and her closest friends, Linda and Carl Mann and Irene East, Eda Marshall also traveled and enjoyed frequent outings.  Many friends visited Juanita often during her stay at Ravenswood Village.  Visits from her niece, Susie Fike and husband Ronnie, Shelly Matheny, Cindy Knapp, and Dave, Nancy, Aaron Ward, Pam Sykes and Elizabeth Rich were especially dear to Juanita.

Juanita is survived by her two sons, James H. (Debra) Roark, Jr. of Point Pleasant, WV, and Gary Wayne (Teresa) Roark of Evans, WV; grandchildren, James Brian (Heather Crabtree) Roark of Richmond, VA; Jill (Brian) Hamon of Georgetown KY; Justin (Kelsey) Roark of Ripley, WV; and Adrienne (Matt) Fratczak of Hico, WV; step-grandson; Gabriel Scott of Point Pleasant, WV; great grandchildren, Bryce Hamon, Sophie Hamon, Levi Hamon, and Colton Hamon all of Georgetown KY; Solomon Roark and Jonah Roark of Ripley, WV; and Naomi, Cece and Ruby Fratczak of Hico, WV; and step-great grandchildren, Noah Litchfield of New Haven, WV, Hayden Scott of Point Pleasant, WV; Makaden and Micaiah Scarberry, of Ripley, WV and Ryatt Scott of Point Pleasant, WV.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Ravenswood Village staff for their thoughtfulness and kindness during Juanita's stay. And a special thanks to Juanita's room mate Dorthy McCauley who watched after her and provided support during her stay

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mountaineer Food Bank, which held a very special place in Juanita's heart. Donations may be mailed to: 484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624.

Service will be~1 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2024, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood with Pastor Chris Skeens officiating. Burial will follow in the Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time-of-service Monday, at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the care of Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.