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Obituary For Mrs. Juanita Brown

Juanita Brown, 66, of Gosnell, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. Juanita was born in Hermondale, MO on March 10th, 1958. She was one of six children of Clarence and Rosie Johnson. Juanita professed a faith in Christ and joined Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She was also a longtime member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Receiving her BA degree in education from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Juanita began work at the Head Start Program until her retirement in 2023. During her career, she received numerous awards for her outstanding work. She demonstrated an unmatched dedication and compassion to all of her students. While working at the Head Start Program, she met coworkers who became lifelong friends.

Juanita was a cornerstone of her family. Her home served as a place of many memories, laughter, and joy for her children, nieces, and nephews as they grew up. Juanita was always a generous spirit. She helped to raise Roseann, her niece, while her sister Inez completed law school.

She is preceded in death by her Papa & Mama, Clarence and Rosie Johnson, her brothers, Jesse Adams, Jr. and Willie Johnson, her daughter, Markita Jackson, and her special niece, Roseann Williams.

She leaves to cherish forever in her memory: her childhood sweetheart and husband of 47 years, Eddie Brown Jr. of Gosnell, AR; her son, Eddie Brown III (Whitney Houston) of Gosnell, AR; her siblings, Teressa Wells of Blytheville, AR, Ella (Jerry) Hudlin of Edwardsville, IL, Clarence Johnson of Memphis, TN, Inez Johnson Ross (Byron Sinclair) of St. Louis, MO; eight grandchildren, Nija Jackson, Mayia Jackson, E’niya Brown, Ebony Brown, Keshunna Brown, Avery Jackson, Contessa Farmer, and Kiyhanna Gay; son-in-law, Andre Jackson; God-daughter, Pamela Smith of Gosnell, AR; brothers- in- law, Earnest (Janet) Casey of Chicago, IL; Jesse (Shirley) Brown of Armorel, AR; Aaron (Jean) Brown of Greenwood, MS; Leslie (Bobbie) Brown of Columbus, GA; Anthony (Mary Ann) Brown of Blytheville, AR; and David (Donna) Brown of Atlanta, GA; sisters-in-law, Virginia Brown of Blytheville, AR; Cassie Brown of Nashville, TN; Shelia Brown of Blytheville, AR; and Ethel Jean Adams also of Blytheville, AR; a host of wonderful nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday March 30, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 920 South Lake Street, Blytheville, Arkansas where Reverend Bobby Patterson is the pastor.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon. Reverend Patterson will deliver the eulogy with interment to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc. or visit us on Facebook at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of services and arrangements.

Guest Book

I will miss you so much cousin get your rest

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You will be missed cousin dearly

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On behalf of the Ross family: Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Juanita was kind-hearted,and always had a beautiful smile on her face. May the peace of God comfort you at this time. Only He can.

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So sorry for the loss of this precious lady. Juanita and I worked at Montgomery Wards together and attended college together both to become teachers. She was such a sweet person. God be with you during this difficult time.

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Resolution of Respect In Loving Memory of Juanita Brown Though your days on the earth were too brief and the grief at your loss is deep, we draw comfort from the knowledge that you are in the hands of the Lord where there is neither darkness nor pain. Whereas, Juanita Brown passed from this life on March 23, 2024. Now, therefore, be it resolved that we take comfort from the Word of God: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. St. John 14:27 Therefore, be it further resolved that we bow to a greater Will than our own and rest in the knowledge that there is no hurt that God cannot heal. Humbly submitted, Bishop Leroy Lane Rhema Word Ministry – Benton Harbor, Michigan

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Resolution of Respect In Loving Memory of Juanita Brown Though your days on the earth were too brief and the grief at your loss is deep, we draw comfort from the knowledge that you are in the hands of the Lord where there is neither darkness nor pain. Whereas, Michael Sims passed from this life on March 23, 2024. Now, therefore, be it resolved that we take comfort from the Word of God: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. St. John 14:27 Therefore, be it further resolved that we bow to a greater Will than our own and rest in the knowledge that there is no hurt that God cannot heal. Humbly submitted, Bishop Leroy Lane Rhema Word Ministry – Benton Harbor, Michigan

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Juanita always had a sweet spirit!! She will definitely be missed!! Eddie is my cousin. We are praying for and love you all

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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