Juanita Bumpus

Juanita Weider Bumpus— Her's was a life filled with undeniable triumph, with events rightly celebrated by her friends, family and community. But she also experienced, unknown to most, unimaginable tragedy. This is a beautiful story told with the aid of contemporary records and handed down stories.

On this, the final night of her life, Juanita would receive a visitor. Tragedies would be revisited and new triumphs won.

Author Eric Johnson is a lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was twelve when his Great Grandmother passed away; even after nearly forty years, he misses her dearly. He is telling this story, largely unknown in the family, to honor his Great Grandmother. Particularly, to honor her strength and her courage, by recognizing all those things she faced and overcame.