Juanita Kauffman Thorp
December 9, 1918 - June 9, 2016
Juanita Kauffman Thorp, 97, of Hot Springs passed away Thursday June 9, 2016. She was born December 9, 1918 in Prattsville, Arkansas to the late Carl & Ethel Braden Paxton. She was the former owner of Buckley’s Art Gallery; a member of Central Baptist Church, The Order of Eastern Star and The Senior Ambassadors. She is predeceased by her spouses, Bernard Kauffman and Henry Thorp; one son, Danny Kauffman; her brothers, Royal Paxton & Bill Paxton and her sister, Polly Russell. Survivors include two grandchildren, Christopher Kauffman & Jessica Gower; two great grandchildren;many loving nieces and nephews. Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 14th at Hot Springs Funeral Home with Brother Coy Sample officiating. Burial at Crestview Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Tuesday Honorary pallbearers are the Quapaw Rehab & Care staff and Gentiva Hospice Care. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church.
Juanita Kauffman Thorp, 97, of Hot Springs passed away Thursday June 9, 2016. She was born December 9, 1918 in Prattsville, Arkansas to the late Carl & Ethel Braden Paxton. She was the former owner of Buckley’s Art Gallery; a member... View Obituary & Service Information