Juanita Brown

On January 6, 1941, God blessed us with Juanita Brown of El Dorado, AR to the late Johnnie & Corine Adams.

As a believer of in the word of GOD, Juanita became a member of First Baptist Church and matriculated to Greater Paradise Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. E.A Porchia.

Because she loved her community so much, she was a member of the Searchers Social and Charity Club, Circle Naomi of the Women Missionary Society, Paradise Baptist Church Usher Board, and the leader of the Paradise Baptist Church Kitchen Committee. Juanita retired from ConAgra after 40+ years, where she worked as a Shift Leader. In her retirement, she sought to continue her passion for helping others by becoming a C.N.A. to those in need.

Her hobbies were gardening, cooking, and baking. She prepared her meals with love, and was willing to feed anyone she encountered. Juanita's baking was renowned. She received many request for her Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Potato Pie, and "Juanita's Poundcake"!

Juanita is preceded in death by her parents. Her first husband, Mr. Phil Johnson, Jr. Her husband, Mr. Grant Brown. Her son, Grady Christopher. Her grandson, Marcus O. Jackson. Seven (7) sisters Ms. May Ola Anderson, Mrs. Annie Lee Lewis, Mrs. Stella Barfield, Ms. Mattie Lee Needly, Mrs. Mary Etta Pearson, Ms. Ethel Wilson, and Mrs. Gertie Mae Eutsey and one brother Mr. Johnnie B. Adams.

Juanita leaves to cherish her loving spirit her two siblings, Brothers: Charles "Junior" Adams of Minneapolis, MN and Jimmy Adams (Glenda) of East St. Louis, IL. Her children include Victor Jackson, Sr; Bernard Adams (Darlene), and Anthony Johnson, of El Dorado, AR; Vernita Pittman of Denver, CO; Annette Davis of Grand Blanc, MI; and Tia Simon (Vern) of Rockford, IL. Her legacy of love will continue through her 22 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Granddaughter, and other family members and friends. Juanita had the privilege of two close friends, Mrs. Bessie Moore and Mrs. Verna "Tootsie" Wilson.