Juanita "Nita" Wells

Juanita Hall Wells, born September 5, 1939, a resident of LaPlace, LA, passed away in her LaPlace, LA home on November 22, 2024, surrounded by her closest family! 

Nita, as she preferred to be called, was a 1957 graduate of Baker high school. When she was a teenager, she worked in the movie theatre with her two best friends, Jo and Joanne! After her teen years, she worked as a bookkeeper in Baton Rouge. Then worked at a bank and was the manager of the Chicken Diner in Baton Rouge for a number of years before working at South Central Bell as an operator, and then in the Business office as a Technical Dispatcher. Nita loved to dress nicely, and match everything, especially shoes! Years ago, she loved bowling, ceramics and lighthouses. She collected and made ceramic dolls. She loved to travel, dance, go to the theatre, and entertain in her home; she was a great cook and had special candy recipes! Nita became a member of Celebration Church when she moved from her home on False River after the death of her husband, C.O. Nita was still very outgoing and always had a lot of fun! She loved the card game SKIPBO and especially loved teaching friends how to play! She enjoyed the Reserve Senior Center 3 days a week, her Life Group with her Celebration Church friends, and was a proud, faithful member of the S.W.A.T. Ministry (Seniors With A Testimony) at Celebration Church. Nita loved her family, and frequently traveled to see her grandchildren and great-grand babies in other states. This is the first year she has missed their birthday celebrations. 

Nita is survived by her three children while married to Larry K. Sullivan, Cindy Sullivan Meilleur, husband, Chris, Michael Larry Sullivan and Mark Kendrick Sullivan, and like a daughter, Dawn Mariner-Thompson. Eight grandchildren, Amanda Sokolik, husband, Matthew, Kristen Sullivan, Michael L. Sullivan, II, Matthew Sullivan, wife, Jannelle, Courtney Craven, husband, Luke, Stanley Sullivan, Jordan Sullivan, and Maya Sullivan. Seven great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Kaden, Kallie, John, Stacy, Calum, and one on the way. Two sisters, Connie H. Olah, (Ronnie) and Florence H. Lange, brother, Chester Hall, Niece, Teresa O. Puckett, and nephew Ronnie Olah. Many friends all over the United States and Central America! 

Juanita Wells is preceded in death by her husband of 16 years Claude O. Wells (C.O.), her husband of 12 years, Plez Hammond, Sr. (Red), her parents, Agnes W. Hall and Jessie W. Hall, her brother, Jessie L. Hall, Sr., and sister, Bonnie H. Day and her daughter in law, Stacy Ann Sullivan. 

Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, November 30, 2024, beginning at 12:30 PM until services at 2:30 PM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Michael Sullivan II, Matthew Sullivan, Stanley Sullivan, Jordan Sullivan, and grandsons-in-law, Matthew Sokolik and Luke Craven. 

The family requests, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Praisin’ Jesus Feeding Ministries. 

The family of Juanita Wells wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff of Eagan Ochsner Home Health and Cody (nurse); Keith (musician); and Colby (Chaplain) of Vital Caring Hospice while she was in their care. We also want to thank these ladies for assisting us with 24-hour care during her final weeks at her home in LaPlace; Diedre Bluford, Lakesha Lambert, Nachela Moll, Aletha Murdock, and Renada Smith. Penny Lefevre for consistently keeping her manicure and pedicure fresh during these last six months. The many friends and the pastors and staff of Celebration Church for the visits, texts, and encouraging words during this difficult journey. 

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.