Juanita Felicia Branford, 80, of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Donald Branford. Juanita will also be met in heaven by her parents, her sister, Antoinette Poindexter, and nephews Jason Day and Robert Willis, Jr.
Juanita was born in Reading on August 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite (Reyes) Covington. Juanita graduated from Reading High School. She was employed by Berks Heim as a CNA for many years. She was an avid reader and loved water aerobics at the YMCA. In addition, she was a true and faithful member of Bethel AME where she was on the choir, served as an usher, assisted with the soup kitchen and received the Shield of Faith Award.
Juanita leaves to cherish her daughters; Lisa E. Branford and Rhonda Branford, sister, Carolyn wife of Willie Day, brother-in-law, James Poindexter, husband of Antoinette, brother and sister-in-law, Sandra and Thomas Branford, 2 grandchildren; Ariana Branford-Williams and her fiance, Alvin McElven and Alyas Branford-Williams, a host of nieces, nephews and close family friends, as well as her loving and protective dog, Hersey.
A gathering of friends & relatives for Juanita will be Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 10:00 AM -11:00 AM at Bethel AME, 330 W Windsor St, Reading, PA 19601, followed by A Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM.
Juanita will be laid to rest in Birdsboro Cemetery. Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, Reading is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.theocauman.com for the Branford Family. Flowers, cards and donations, please send to Lisa Branford, 207 S. 2nd Avenue, West Reading Pa, 19611.
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