Juanita Louise Kahla
Juanita B. Kahla was born in Smith County, Texas on November 10, 1934, to Louis and Gertrude Bruce. She died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, and entered eternal rest on October 17, 2023.
She attended Anahuac High School and graduated in 1952. She retired from the Chambers County Extension Office where she was employed for twenty-five years. She loved working in the yard, especially mowing her grass, and enjoyed the occasional cruise and many trips to the casinos in Louisiana. She often stopped to eat Mexican food any chance she got while traveling. Juanita was also on a bowling league in Beaumont where she became quite the bowler. She loved dancing and living life to the fullest.
She is survived by her son, James “Jimmy” Kahla and longtime friend, Rever Bourque, both of Stowell; granddaughters, Kandi Thornton, Heather Hancock, and Kylar Kahla, of Winnie; great-granddaughter, Remi Thornton; brother, Jack Bruce and wife, Mylinda, of Cove; brother-in-law, Michael R. Kahla, of Winnie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Juanita is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert R. Kahla; sister, Gertrude Bruce Fontenot; brother, Richard L. Bruce; and longtime friend, Ray Young.
A gathering of Juanita’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2023, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
A special thank you to all the Enhabit Home Health and Hospice team for their professional and loving care. Also, a special thanks to our personal healthcare ladies, Cecilia Rivas, Touia Duncan, and Haleigh Starkey for the love and care they gave, along with her many close friends.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- October 22, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- October 23, 2023
- 11:00 am
Interment
Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
- 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- October 23, 2023
Such a sweet lady, she always had a smile on her face. Prayers for the family.
Sorry to hear about your mom, she was a great woman and I love you and your family! God Bless you and your family my friend!
Sorry To Hear About Your Mom Jimmy just now finding out that she passed been knowing The Family Since I was young growing up in High Island your Mom and Dad were best friends with Mom and Dad now they’re dancing in Heaven
my prayers go out to all the family. great lady.
Such a lovely lady!!
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. She always had a smile on her face and a hug when ever she saw us. Love, Calvin & Ethel
Juanita was a life-long friend and will be truly missed. Please share our love and prayers to all the family. RIP
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs Juanita’s family. She was a sweet and pretty lady. RIP
I am devistated at the loss of my good friend. I have been in the Hospital with Covid and pneumonia and unable to visit her the last couple of months. She was a special lady and will be greatly missed. My prayers of Peace and Comfort to all!!
Such a beautiful person; always a smile and a hug. Will be missed!
Juanita was a wonderful person and friend! She loved life to its fullest and it loved her back! She was a friend to everyone she met! You will certainly be missed my sweet friend! Will love you forever! So glad I was able to spend time with you before you went to heaven! Sending prayers to Jimmy and Rever. You both took really go care of my sweet friend.
Precious lady.
Always admired and loved this lady. Everytime I saw her she always had a smile.RIP
Always admired and loved this lady. RIP
Juanita was a wonderful person. She always had a smile on her face. Our love and prayers to the family. Love, Suzie and Kenny Ortego