Juanita Bingham Phelps' Obituary
MEMORIAL SERVICES- 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 15, 2008 in the First Baptist Church Anna Moores Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, Pastor, officiating. INURNMENT- Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Juanita was an accomplished business woman, an experienced traveler and a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. She was the daughter of Robert C. Bingham and Rosa Rudd Bingham, both deceased. Born in Cooke County and raised in Clarendon, Juanita received an Associate’s degree from Clarendon College. She went to New York City during WWII to work for Western Union, returning to Texas after the war. She worked and raised her son in Clarendon, and later moved into the antiques business in Scottsdale, Ari., and San Diego, Calif. She settled in Austin when her grandson was born and worked in business administration until her retirement in 1995. Her travels took her around the world and across the United States. In addition to her expertise in the antiques business, she was an enthusiastic supporter of the arts. Juanita had an interest in the world and its wonders, enjoyed attending the theatre, held season tickets to the symphony wherever she lived, and surrounded herself with interesting and adventurous people. She delighted in creative accomplishments, was a dedicated employee, and an inspiring mother. Her friends in Clarendon may remember her as adventuresome and daring. Many of her friends remember her as someone who rarely backed away from a challenge. Her last few years were difficult because of the illness that developed in her later life. Though physically weakened by this condition, she had great strength of will and continued to live to the fullest degree possible. Your memories of Juanita are from better times in her life. Think of her that way. Remember your friend, your sister, your Mother as the person who challenged you to do your best in whatever you do. Remember that she cared about you and wished you the best. She was preceded in death by an older brother, Robert W. Bingham, and two infant sisters. Survivors include her sister, Hazel Guy of Clarendon; her son, Charles Vaughn and his wife, Catherine Fontaine of San Antonio; and her grandson, Stephen Vaughn of Austin.
What’s your fondest memory of Juanita?
What’s a lesson you learned from Juanita?
Share a story where Juanita's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Juanita you’ll never forget.
How did Juanita make you smile?