Juanita Frances Kees

June 25, 1929 - March 30, 2014

Juanita Francis (Mama) Kees, 84, of Winchester, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 30th in a local nursing home. Juanita was born in Hagerstown, MD in 1929, the daughter of Adrian Baker and Evelyn Giftt. She worked as a homemaker raising six children. She is survived by her brother, Wayne Baker Sr. of Hagerstown, her sons Dana Kees, Mark Kees and David (Boo) Kees and her daughter Genoa Kees, all of Winchester as well as five grandchildren Chris Kees, Shane Kees, Jennifer Cress, Thomas (TJ) Kees, and Brittany Kees, all from Winchester. Additionally, she had three great-grandchildren: Ashton, Carlee, and Glavine Kees. Preceding her in death were her sons Steve and Jimmy Kees. She was affectionately known as Mama Kees to all her friends and relatives. Mama’s home was always open to friends and pets, she did not know any strangers. Her home was a place where you could always go for a good meal and loving company. Mama wasn’t just a mother to her children, but to all friends and relatives. She raised her children mostly on her own, proving that you could build a happy home with little more than love and respect. Mama enjoyed spoiling her grandkids and pets. She enjoyed a good joke and often celebrated it with an infectious laugh that caught everyone’s attention. The family will be holding a private service. In lieu of flowers, please send any condolences or contributions to Genoa Kees, 2009 Senseny Road, Winchester, VA 22602