Juanita Bridgewater

Juanita M. Bridgewater, 87, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 11th at her residence, in Knightdale, NC, where she lived for the past two years. She was previously a resident of Palm Bay, FL for 45 years.

She was an active member of First Christian Church of Melbourne (Disciples of Christ), Melbourne, FL where you could often find her working in the garden or cooking in the kitchen. She was a volunteer in the gift shop at Holmes Regional Medical Center.

Juanita is survived by three daughters, Connie (Steve) Christman of Rockledge, FL, Roberta (Jim) Eckelkamp of Clayton, NC, and Rhonda (Pete) Porche of Carlisle, KY; five grandchildren, three step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three nieces, two nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Harold, and daughter Shurla Kay.

A viewing will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:00 am at First Christian Church of Melbourne and the funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. A reception / luncheon will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

She will be buried at Fountainhead Memorial Park, Palm Bay, FL.