Juanita was born on May 5, 1964, to the late Mr. Alfred Mitchell and Mrs. Daisy L. Mitchell.  Her father precedes her in death, along with loving Grandparents: Daisy & Milton Thornton, Brothers: Roger Mitchell, Sandrell Mitchell, Alfred Mitchell Jr., and Curtis Williams.

At an early age, Juanita accepted Christ and joined the Friendship Baptist Church of Woodland, Georgia.   She was a 1982 graduate of Central High School in Talbotton, Georgia.  Juanita diligently worked for Goody Products in Manchester, Georgia until her health failed her.  A loving mother and grandmother, who knew just the right words to say to keep us strong. God took her home where there is no pain and no sorrow, just unbound joy. He made a way; we thank him for his everlasting mercy.

Juanita is survived by one loving daughter: Chaka LaKhan (Marcus) Mitchell, a loving mother: Daisy L. Mitchell, Three Grandchildren: Juanyai, Juakyai, and Juaiysi all of Woodland, Georgia.  One Great Grandson: Jaziyan, Three Sisters: Elizabeth (Charlie) Thornton, Deanna (Rickey) Mitchell, Frances (Peteric) Lucas, One Sister-in-Law: Sweetie Mitchell of Camilla, Georgia, One Brother: Jeffrey Mitchell, Six Nieces: Pamela, April, LaKeisha, Kayla, India, and Essence, Two Nephews: Altravious and Quadez, Two Uncles: Henry (Margaret) Mitchell of Shiloh, Georgia and Willie Thornton of Woodland, Georgia, Two Aunts: Bernice Harvey of Brooklyn, New York and Louise Holmes of Talbotton, Georgia. A host of other relatives and friends and four special friends: Janice Howard, Robin Wilson, Sharon Ford, and Debbie Willis.