Juanita Ruth Cage

Juanita Ruth Cage, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011. She was born August 7, 1931, in Ness City, Kansas, the daughter of John and Lorene (Clark) Walton. On March 19, 1950, she and Harlin Cage were united in marriage. She lived for many years in Branson, and was a faithful member of Branson Church of Christ. Mrs. Cage became an LPN in her 40"�s and worked at Skaggs Hospital until retirement. She sent cards and letters to people she knew and perhaps just met. Her letters of encouragement and congratulations were appreciated by hundreds. She embroidered tea towels, and made infant quilts for those in need. She was an avid reader and was able to enjoy books until just recently. Mrs. Cage attended Union Hill Church of Christ in Nixa. For the past year, she resided at The Essex in Ozark. She enjoyed her relationships at The Essex with staff and residents. Survivors include: Three daughters, Pam Wagner and husband Richard, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Susan Cage, Kansas City, KS, and Kathy Fridge and husband, Rob, Nixa; two grandchildren, Keith Wagner, and Evan Fridge; a brother, John Walton and wife Donna, Thomasville, MO, a sister, Linda Nelson and husband Charles, Sparta; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlin in 2006, and a sister, Margaret Luna. Visitation will be from 5:00 -7:00 PM Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 22, in the funeral home, with Steve Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.