Juanita was employed by the Planters Peanut Company and the Southampton County Health Department in Courtland, VA from which she retired as a Home Health Care Nurse.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of the East End Baptist Church. Juanita followed the philosophy of Christ in that she sought not to be served, but to serve. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to a friend, a family member or one in need.
She was involved in several ministries at her church. She was a member of the music ministry and the Voices of Praise Adult Choir, Food Ministry for funerals, Senior Adult Ministry, Senior Women’s Sharing Group, Sunday School Ministry and Bible Class No. 2. She was also a former leader of the East End Girl Scout Troop. Her community affiliations included a volunteer for the Louise Obici Meals On Wheels and a member of the Board of Directors for the Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Juanita leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her memory her husband, Harvey Hicks; one daughter, Marsha H. Bishop; one son-in-law, Charles C. Bishop and one granddaughter, Heather R. Bishop all of Southfield, Michigan; one goddaughter, Pamela Jones-Watford; several cousins and a host of friends.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 125 County Street, Suffolk with the Reverend Dr. Mark C. Croston officiating, Dr. Robert Hobbs is pastor. Interment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services provided by Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
