Juanita Mitchell

July 30, 1934 - November 14, 2020

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Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Monday 11/23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Monday 11/23, 12:00 pm

Wisconsin Memorial Park

13235 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005

Monday 11/23

Juanita (Henderson) Mitchell was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 30, 1934 to the union of Jack Arthur and Pearlie Henderson. She attended and graduated from Praco High School in Praco, Alabama in 1952. She continued to support her alma mater as a member of the Praco Alumni Association Milwaukee Chapter.

After graduating from High School and moving to Milwaukee, Juanita began her first job as a domestic worker. She also worked as a Nurse’s Assistant at Columbia Hospital, and for the Miller Brewery Company as a Brewery worker where she retired after 20 years of service in 1997. Juanita loved to travel, and after retirement, she cruised and traveled the world with her special nieces, Alma (Punkin) Leatherwood, Gwen Golden, and many other family members and friends.

Having confessed Christ at an early age, Juanita continued on her Christian journey and became a lifelong and faithful member of the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She sang in the Gospel and Mass Choirs and served on the Anniversary, Kitchen and Bereavement Committees. She was also a member of the Sartin Circle until her Death.

She was married to Albert Vernell and from that union she was blessed with one son Reginald Vernell and one daughter Brenda Renee Grant. She was later married for more than 33 years until his death to Louis D. Mitchell. From that union her family grew, and she was blessed with a daughter Candice (Zera) Miller and a son Barry (Tracey) Mitchell, as well as a stepdaughter Linda (the late Melvin) Johnson, and a stepson Edward Charles (Neva) Brooks.

In addition to her children and her devoted grandson Omari Grant, she leaves to cherish her memory: 12 additional grandchildren who referred to her as their Nana; 25 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; a host of deeply and genuinely loved nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death are her loving husband Louis Mitchell; her parents, Jack Arthur and Pearlie Henderson; and her Stepson Edward Charles Brooks.

Juanita bravely and gently departed this life on November 14, 2020. She was such a precious gift from God, and we are so very grateful to have experienced her beauty, her grace and her love. She touched our hearts and those of others in so many ways. Her smile was so bright even on the bad days. She loved her family so much, and she held on tight until all her strength was gone, and she could no longer fight. So she gave her hand to the Lord and slowly drifted away.

Walkthrough Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive Brookfield on Monday, November 23, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Funeral Service at 12:00 PM. Burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park to follow.

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

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Monday 11/23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

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Monday 11/23, 12:00 pm

Wisconsin Memorial Park

13235 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005

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Monday 11/23

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Aunt Juanita your smile and laughter will be miss.

Matthew 5:4, “Bless are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Can’t forget Omari

First I want to say love to all of my family and I’m going to miss NaNa. One of the last times I was at here house it was me, malcom, Bri , and Quincy and she said “ this is the first time I got to hang out with all my grandkids at the same time” and she gave a huge smile and it made happy to know she got to experience that moment. I can’t explain the impact she had in my life and how much we could talk about and had and common I love her and we all will miss her. Love you nana #MITCHELLFAMILY

Our condolences and prayers of strength and comfort are with everyone as a Beautiful Spirit has gone forth into the Kingdom of Heaven unto Glory. Family, We Love You All and God Bless. Matthew 5:2, “Bless are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

There is no one in this world like your mother. She was a special woman and she will be with you always.” “Your mother’s kindness was contagious and her memory will live on forever.” “My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Your mother was an amazing woman and she will truly be missed.” “I will always remember the special days I spent with your mother. She will be missed.” “A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory.”

Candice, Linda and the rest of the family, We will surely miss cousin Juanita, who was such a beautiful person inside and out. Her warmth, gentleness and grace radiated from her every time we were together. We are holding you in our hearts .May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Love you,, Regina and Marty

I will miss you Nana. There aren’t any words to describe how important you were to Mitchell and I and to all of us. Nothing will replace your presence and we will forever miss you.

Candice, May your mom rest in peace and know that God has a powerful angel to look over us now. May God comfort you in your lost at this time.

Rest In Heavenly Peace Beautiful Auntie of ours!!!

Another angel has received her wings. May God continue to bless the family and keep you during this difficult time in your lives

My condolences to the family and friends. May God’s peace rest upon you during your time of mourning.

How do you begin to tell it all in such a small block. You can't because God loaned so many of us an angel that did more than what was required of her. Ms. Juanita will truly be missed. A part of my heart went with you, but I don't mind when it with an angel after God's own heart.

I have such wonderful memories of spending time with Sister Mitchell. She taught me to courageously use my voice to praise the lord. The heavens are lucky to have her. Sending love to Mitchell and Henderson family. Dionne

Our first cousin Juanita Henderson Mitchell exchanged time for eternity. We regularly communicated by telephone. So the news of her passing has hit us very hard. We wish that we could say good-bye, in person, but that’s not possible during the current pandemic. So to her family we leave these words: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.’” —John 11:25-26 With Our Deepest Sympathy, Tyrone & Gail Henderson Uncle Jesse Henderson’s Children Birmingham, AL

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