Juanita L. Burns, age 87, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Juanita was born in West Palm Beach, FL on August 12, 1937, to Aldine Baggett and Ruby Mangum. She married Billy M Burns on January 24, 1958. They were married 64 years when he preceded her in death in 2022. She retired from service as secretary and clerk for Duval County School Board in 2006. She enjoyed traveling with her friends, helping others, growing her plants and flowers, and "whatever". She was a Christian, loved God, and was a member at First Coast Baptist Church.
Juanita is survived by her son Darrell Burns and wife Jutta; daughter Kaye Brumell and husband Robert; daughter Susan Willoughby; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband Billy M Burns and son Danny M Burns.
The family extends its love and gratitude to Pastor Richard Edwards, Pastor Robert Riley and Juanita's First Coast Baptist Church family and dear friends for all of the prayers, visits, and love that you extended to her over the recent months.
A visitation for Juanita will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm with graveside service to follow at Riverside Memorial Park at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Juanita Burns' name to Community Hospice and Palliative Care.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the BURNS family.
