Juanita Robinette Hieronymus

Juanita Robinette Hieronymus passed away Wednesday, October 9 at 9 pm at her home in the Benton House, Newnan, Georgia. Her son, Kent, was with her. Juanita was less than three months shy of her 100th birthday. Juanita was born in Pikeville, KY in 1919. She grew up in the hills of Kentucky, the daughter of a railroad man and a loving mother with 3 sisters and a brother. Blessed with an inquisitive mind, she was a good student who loved to read. At night, after mother had sent her to bed, she would slip into the bathroom with a flashlight, blanket and her latest novel, crawl into the tub, cover up so the light wouldn’t escape and read away. Her quest for knowledge was reflected in her school work as she was salutatorian in high school and college. After graduating from Pikeville College, she taught elementary school for a year before moving to Richmond and Lexington, KY. She met and married Harold Hieronymus in 1940 and bore her first son, Jimmy, in 1943. Settled in Lexington, Juanita worked for Tattersalls Horse Sales. In 1954, they had their second son, Kent. In 1960, she reluctantly left Tattersalls and moved with her family to Newnan, GA. Juanita immediately went to work for the William L. Bonnell company (now Tredegar), making many friends, helping with the company’s many changes and serving faithfully for 29 years. She and the family also joined the Newnan Presbyterian Church soon after their arrival in Newnan. Juanita loved her church, volunteering, serving on various committees, singing in the choir, giving in whatever way she could to a place that meant so much to her. After retiring from Tredegar at the age of 70, she jumped into the church with both feet, helping out in the office and serving as treasurer for many years. Through her service and devotion to the church she enjoyed the lifelong friendship of many wonderful people at NPC. Juanita gave of herself with love and that effort was returned in kind. She cherished that. Through it all, she enjoyed a marriage of 57 years, raised 2 sons with unflinching love, helped to establish the Powers Crossroads Arts Festival and worked at the festival for 40 years, served in the Pilot club for 50 years, and served the community she loved in whatever way she could. The last 2 years of her life Juanita lived in the Benton House. Once again she befriended and loved many of the residents and staff, virtually anyone she would meet. She leaves this world having loved and with love in her heart. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her older son Jimmy, her parents, Oma Jane and E.W. Robinette, sister Genevieve and sister Libby. She is survived by her son Kent Hieronymus (with Marilou Burleson), grandchildren Katherine Hieronymus Morison (husband Ben Morison and child Evelyn Morison) and James Hieronymus (with fiancé Kathrya Mores), and daughter-in-law Sidny Hieronymus. A memorial service will be held at the Newnan Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10 am with a reception/luncheon to follow. The interment service will be Monday, October 21, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, KY. In lieu of flowers please make donations in the honor of Juanita Hieronymus to the Newnan Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Juanita Robinette Hieronymus

December 30, 1919 - October 9, 2019