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Juanita Wells Obituary

Juanita S. Wells PORTSMOUTH - Juanita Dynise "Nita" Sexton Wells, 35, of the 800 block of Madison St., died Oct. 15, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Born in Portsmouth, she was a registered nurse at Golden Living Center and a member of First Church of Deliverance No. 2, Portsmouth. Survivors include three sons, Anthony B. Wells, Jajuan A. Wells and Rehmone J. Wells; her mother, Norma V. Sexton; six sisters, Yvonne Battle (Vernon), Saundra Barnes of Bowie, Md., Cheryl Demiel (Timothy), Marva Morris, Jenene Credle (Fred) and Tijuana Sexton; four brothers, Andre Sexton (Audrey) of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Anthony Sexton (Cablinda), Emmanuel Sexton and Reginald Sexton of Atlantic City, N.J.; and a special friend, Darlene Edwards. She was predeceased by her father, Archie B. Sexton Sr. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in First Church of Deliverance No. 2, 1403 Jefferson St., Portsmouth, by the Rev. Emmanuel Sexton. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Special thanks to Bon Secours Hospice.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Juanita Wells

24 Entries

Bernice McDaniel-Davis

October 30, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Nita, I had not seen her since she was a little girl, she was always beautiful and looking at her current picture, such vibrant radiance. May God Bless the Sexton/Wells family and as each day passes may your strength increase and your sadness turn into joy.

Dara Skinner

October 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Sexton family. Juanita was my best friend and I loved her like she was my sister. I have known her for over twenty years since high school and I will miss her. She was a loving person with a kind and gentle heart. I could always talk to her about anything. I remember her smile which lit up a room and the times we would sit and talk or go shopping together. She was a true friend and a child of God. I know she is with the Lord now and at peace. May God continue to watch over her three beautiful sons. I miss you Juanita.
Love Dara

Nikki Pitt

October 25, 2008

My prayers go out to the Sexton family.Nita will truly be missed. God knows she was an Angel to all who knew her. I could always talk to her, especially after the lost of my twin she was always there calling and praying with me. I Love You Nita. May god bless your family and give them the strength.

DAWN WAGNER

October 24, 2008

My deepest sympathy of your loss. Nita will truly be missed. I love you all. Dawn Wagner

"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. " Leo Buscaglia

Candra Twitty Potts

October 23, 2008

My heart goes out to Juanitas family. She was a fellow greyhound, wonderful person, and will be greatly missed.

Monique Fikes

October 21, 2008

Sorry for your loss. Juanita will be greatly missed. God only take's the best! We now have another angel watching over us. God bless.

Samara Montgomery

October 21, 2008

My heart goes out to the Sexton/Wells family. Juanita is truly going to be missed by her ICN Greyhound "sisters and brothers" from the Class of 1991. She is in a better place, looking down on all of us, and catching up on old times from school with Sharika, Ansell, Ms. Proctor, Coach Langston and others that have made it up to that GLORIOUS place that we strive for! We love you and you will be missed dearly Juanita! You fought a good fight, well done!...

Dawne (Vaughan) Brown

October 21, 2008

I was deeply saddened to hear of Juanita's passing. Juanita and I had been classmates from junior high through high school, and we always shared laughs. I sometimes look back on those days and wonder how we all managed to get an education between all the jokes! My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to the family as you deal with this trying time.

Peace and blessings,

Dawne...

Jerome Freeman

October 20, 2008

My condolences to the Sexton/Wells family on your loss. Juanita was a true friend and someone we could all talk to, She will surely be missed by the entire ICN class of '91

Lacrisha Ward

October 19, 2008

I am deeply saddened to hear of Nita's passing. She was a lovely young woman inside and out, who was both a classmate and friend to me, whether in the hallways or on the streets. I will always remember how big her smile was, the talks we had and how beautiful her voice was as she sang, "Lord lift us up where we belong" in our Senior Assembly.

My condolences to the family and my prayers are with you during your time of bereavement.

kendra shaw

October 19, 2008

NITA WE HAD SUCH FOND MEMORIES. YOU WERE THE FIRST AND ONLY PERSON TO EVER CALL ME MS. SHAW. WE WOULD LAUGH SOMETIMES FOR HOURS ABOUT LIFE. WHENEVER TIMES ARE ROUGH I CLOSE MY EYES AND THIINK OF YOU SINGING "I SURRENDER ALL". I CAN HONESTLY SAY I GOT THE CHANCE TO SPEND TIME WITH GODS ANGEL. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS

Lisa Petry

October 19, 2008

I will keep you all in my prayers. I know her boys will make her proud, and I pray they may be guided by her words of love and wisdom forever.

Venita Majette-Hill

October 19, 2008

Juanita was very special to me, she was my fashion design classmate at I.C. Norcom and a wonderful child of God. She had an Angelic voice that I know can be heard from Heaven. If we listen quietly, it can be heard every time the wind blows. To her family and friends, I just want to say you have my deepest sympathy, but I am sure that Juanita would want us to be of good courage as how she lived her life.

Kesha (Mitchell) McDuffie ICN c/o 91

October 19, 2008

Nita,

A beautiful and kind spirited person. I will always remember that BIG smile and the laughs we had in Fashion Design class. She will be forever remembered. My condolences to the family and friends during this time. Just remember she is in a better place now and is at peace.

Much love

Tina Mizell

October 18, 2008

Juanita was one of the most loving people I know. She had the most endearing smile. I have nothing but fond memories of our high school days. You will truly be missed!!

keesha moody

October 18, 2008

Rest In Peace aunt nita! so sorry you had to go but as you would alway say god is good and he said you have done your part here and its time to go i wish i had more time to spend with you, but i will alway remember the summers when i came to va and granddaddy would pick me up in the limo and on sunday we would go to church and you and aunt tijuana would let me where heel and going to the park to watch the girls soft ball. I really enjoy think back to that time. GOD BLESS YOU I love you

Corey Fant

October 18, 2008

Nita, you will be missed but never forgotten. God's got one of his Angels back.

Tenesha Merritt

October 18, 2008

My Aunt Nita was such a special person. Whenever I would see her she never complained. She would always say God is good. Whether I saw her in a store or I happen to stop by the family home. I saw her in early September. I stopped by to see how she was doing. We watched TV for a while. She didn't want to talk about herself she was more concerned with me and my family and how we were doing. That's the type of person she was. She had such a wonderful spirit. I know she is resting with our Lord and Savior. She will be greatly missed and I am so proud to have been apart of her life. I Love You Aunt Nita.

Mrs. Tonya Cuffee-Olive c/0 '91

October 18, 2008

Nita had a beautiful smile whenever I saw her in the hallways, in the cafeteria or in the classroom. She had a beautiful spirit inside & out that touch many around her. Although, I've only known her for a year, it seems like I've known her all my life. May God comfort the family espcially her sons & give you peace that you seek. Nita is in a better place watching from above & seeing how everyone has come together to celebrate her life. God bless each & everyone of you.

Jadis Robinson

October 18, 2008

Our condolences to the family and my prayers are with you doing your time of bereavement.

Larry (MALIK) Murphy-SHARP

October 18, 2008

I Would like to extend my condolences on behalf of me & my Family...I am terribly saddened to hear of the news,& have great memories of a real genuine Grown up young Lady(yes ,even back in High School)...who in fact also helped me to grow up(Morally)....Thank You Nita....see U when I get there.....BLESSINGS & GUIDANCE to your immediate & Distant Family Members!

Tracy Horry

October 18, 2008

May the Lord continue to Bless your family with the Peace that Surpasses all Understanding, Grace to continue on in the following days and the Joy in knowing that "One Glad Morning" you 'll see Nita again.

Praying always,
(Malik & Mahkia's Aunt)

Arlene Ann Mattai

October 18, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

ARLENE MATTAI

October 18, 2008

May the Lord be with you in your time of need and struggle. Cherish all the happy memoriee, and look back at all your yesterdays. This is only temporary, for you will be together some day.

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