Obituary for Juanita Norman (Butler)
“There is no secret what God can do. What He’s done for others, He’ll do for you, and If I can help somebody as I travel along the way, then my living will not be in vain”, are two of Juanita’s favorite hymns that enabled her to live a life that pleased God.
Juanita Butler Norman was born May 30, 1943 in Valhalla, New York to James Butler and Bernice Collins. She joined St. John A. M. E. Church at a young age. She grew-up in Tuskegee, Alabama and was educated in the public schools of Macon County. She continued her education at Tuskegee University with a major in Elementary Education.
Juanita married Johnnie Bagsby Allen in December 1963. Their union was blessed with the birth of twin boys, Ronald and Donald in September 1964. She moved to Westchester County New York, where she enjoyed a stellar career as a Social Worker for Westchester County for thirty (30) years and retired in October 2000.
Juanita married Jimmy Washington Norman in August 1973. They joined Union Baptist Church in Greenburgh, New York. After retirement, they moved to Jonesboro, Georgia where they joined Christian Fellowship Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of East Point, Georgia. She loved people, was a committed servant for God, and loved her church family and the worship experience. She knew that she had a friend in Jesus, because she always prayed/talked to Him about life issues.
Juanita enjoyed traveling (national and International), photography, reading, yoga, watching TV and participating with the Senior Ministry at church, other church activities and the Silhouettes in Red Chapter of the Red Hat Society. She was a very industrious woman, with a big, warm heart and generous spirit. Juanita received several awards and recognitions. She was a Charter member of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, supported St. Joseph’s Indian School, was granted honorary Citizenship of Soweto and recognized for participating in the Class of 1966 Golden Anniversary Activities from her beloved Alma Mater, Tuskegee University. Juanita is a member of The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and was initiated in the Gamma Kappa Chapter at Tuskegee University.
On December 19, 2021, Juanita was surrounded by family and friends, when God sent His angels to her resident to usher her to her eternal home. She Fought the Good Fight of Faith and finished her earthly assignment. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy; a son, Ronald Earl Allen; two sisters: Barbara Moore and Kathleen Malloy, and a daughter-in-law, Chiquinta Allen.
She leaves to cherish her precious love and memories a son, Donald; a daughter, Amy Ashley-Moore (Michael) of Elmsford, New York; a brother, James York (Shirley); six grandchildren: Ronald Akeem Allen, Angela Nicole Ashley, Michael Justin Moore, Brandon Isaiah Moore, Heaven Necolle Moore and Janelle McClendon; one great granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Thomas and a host of relatives and friends.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly begin to phase back into small capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people inside our funeral home, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Visitation/Wake will be held on Tues. 1/4 from 12:00Noon-1:00PM with limited seating due to COVID restrictions, Funeral 1:00PM, with a MAXIMUM CAPACITY of 80 people at funeral home at any time. So you may come to the funeral home to attend, wearing DOUBLE MASKS. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer and sign our FH contact list & the family register book (NOTE: please bring your own pen to sign), and WALK-THRU to briefly view her/greet the family & leave. If not at capacity, you may be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get here, you will be required to leave the premises after signing register book, regardless of your relationship, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, social distancing MUST be maintained at All Times (please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably just elbow bumping briefly if at all). If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if at our capacity and/or not in compliance with any of the above. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any laws and/or policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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You MUST come to the funeral home & cemetery wearing at least TWO Masks, & wear a DOUBLE MASK inside the funeral home/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering our funeral home. If you know you have/are under quarantine because of a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of/been around anyone with any type of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into our funeral home. Please bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of our funeral home, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & NYS law, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Juanita Norman entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Juanita Norman during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree in her name/memory/honor, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to a charity of your choice. If you're sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Mon., Jan. 3rd, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Tues. Jan. 4th, 2022 by/before 11:00am to Lee's Funeral Home, LLC. The Family Thanks You!
Juanita Butler Norman was born May 30, 1943 in Valhalla, New York to James Butler and Bernice Collins. She joined St. John A. M. E. Church at a young age. She grew-up in Tuskegee, Alabama and was educated in the public schools of Macon County. She continued her education at Tuskegee University with a major in Elementary Education.
Juanita married Johnnie Bagsby Allen in December 1963. Their union was blessed with the birth of twin boys, Ronald and Donald in September 1964. She moved to Westchester County New York, where she enjoyed a stellar career as a Social Worker for Westchester County for thirty (30) years and retired in October 2000.
Juanita married Jimmy Washington Norman in August 1973. They joined Union Baptist Church in Greenburgh, New York. After retirement, they moved to Jonesboro, Georgia where they joined Christian Fellowship Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of East Point, Georgia. She loved people, was a committed servant for God, and loved her church family and the worship experience. She knew that she had a friend in Jesus, because she always prayed/talked to Him about life issues.
Juanita enjoyed traveling (national and International), photography, reading, yoga, watching TV and participating with the Senior Ministry at church, other church activities and the Silhouettes in Red Chapter of the Red Hat Society. She was a very industrious woman, with a big, warm heart and generous spirit. Juanita received several awards and recognitions. She was a Charter member of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, supported St. Joseph’s Indian School, was granted honorary Citizenship of Soweto and recognized for participating in the Class of 1966 Golden Anniversary Activities from her beloved Alma Mater, Tuskegee University. Juanita is a member of The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and was initiated in the Gamma Kappa Chapter at Tuskegee University.
On December 19, 2021, Juanita was surrounded by family and friends, when God sent His angels to her resident to usher her to her eternal home. She Fought the Good Fight of Faith and finished her earthly assignment. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy; a son, Ronald Earl Allen; two sisters: Barbara Moore and Kathleen Malloy, and a daughter-in-law, Chiquinta Allen.
She leaves to cherish her precious love and memories a son, Donald; a daughter, Amy Ashley-Moore (Michael) of Elmsford, New York; a brother, James York (Shirley); six grandchildren: Ronald Akeem Allen, Angela Nicole Ashley, Michael Justin Moore, Brandon Isaiah Moore, Heaven Necolle Moore and Janelle McClendon; one great granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Thomas and a host of relatives and friends.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly begin to phase back into small capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people inside our funeral home, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Visitation/Wake will be held on Tues. 1/4 from 12:00Noon-1:00PM with limited seating due to COVID restrictions, Funeral 1:00PM, with a MAXIMUM CAPACITY of 80 people at funeral home at any time. So you may come to the funeral home to attend, wearing DOUBLE MASKS. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer and sign our FH contact list & the family register book (NOTE: please bring your own pen to sign), and WALK-THRU to briefly view her/greet the family & leave. If not at capacity, you may be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get here, you will be required to leave the premises after signing register book, regardless of your relationship, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, social distancing MUST be maintained at All Times (please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably just elbow bumping briefly if at all). If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if at our capacity and/or not in compliance with any of the above. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any laws and/or policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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You MUST come to the funeral home & cemetery wearing at least TWO Masks, & wear a DOUBLE MASK inside the funeral home/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering our funeral home. If you know you have/are under quarantine because of a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of/been around anyone with any type of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into our funeral home. Please bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of our funeral home, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & NYS law, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Juanita Norman entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Juanita Norman during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree in her name/memory/honor, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to a charity of your choice. If you're sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Mon., Jan. 3rd, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Tues. Jan. 4th, 2022 by/before 11:00am to Lee's Funeral Home, LLC. The Family Thanks You!