Alma Juanita Austin

Obituary For Alma Juanita Austin

"All cares and troubles I leave behind, saved by heavenly grace."

Alma Juanita Brown Austin was born on June 13, 1949, in Charlottesville,

Virginia, to the late Mary Alma Oliver and Norman Brown. Alma was called

home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025, at the University of

Virginia Hospital, surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly.

Alma accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and joined Fork Union

Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful and devoted member. Over

the years, she served the church in various capacities, always willing to

lend her time, talents, and quiet strength in service to others.

Alma graduated from Carter G. Woodson High School and, in 1968,

married the love of her life, Curtis Austin. From this union, they were

blessed with four children: Curtis, Jr., Rhonda, Jermaine, and Anita.

Affectionately known as "Nita", she was a quiet yet strong, principled

woman. She spoke with kindness and grace but never hesitated to express

herself when necessary. She embodied both compassion and strength,

understanding that there was a time to speak and a time to listen.

Together, Curtis and Alma created a home rooted in respect, kindness, and

resilience. These core values were the foundation of their family and were

lovingly passed down to their children. Alma valued quality over quantity

and kept her circle of friends small, believing that deeper connections are

formed through close and meaningful bonds. She was a trusted friend, a

confidant, and someone who loved wholeheartedly.

Alma enjoyed shopping, discussing current events, and, most of all,

spending quality time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Curtis Austin; her

brothers, Cleo, James and Robert Perkins; sister, Lena Somerville, sister-

in-law, Getrude Crenshaw, brother-in laws, Russell Osborne, Clyde Austin

and Charles Lee Brown.

Alma's cherished memory will live on through her children: Curtis Austin,

Jr., Rhonda Austin, Jermaine Austin (Bridget), and Anita Barrett (William);

her grandchildren: Jah'car Austin, Jasiah Barrett, Jace Barrett, and

Gabrielle Austin; her in-laws: Corareen Jackson; Ernest Austin; William

Austin (Janice); Pearl Washington (Douglas); Luvinia Taylor (Willie);

Patricia Austin; Gladys Marie Johnson (James); Cindy Brown, Ricky

Brown(Laura) and Michael Brown (Doris). She is also survived by her

extended "bonus" family members brothers, Ernest Kyle and John Hocker;

and the Perkins family- Gracie Thomas, John Perkins, Mary Moore,

George Perkins, Bascom Perkins, Yvonne Spencer, and Lucinda

Saulisbury-as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted

friends.

Alma's legacy of faith, love, strength, and wisdom will forever live and

remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

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Services

8 Jan

Visitation

02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Reid's Funeral Home 15317 N. James Madison Hwy Dillwyn, VA 23936 Get Directions »
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9 Jan

Funeral Service

01:00 PM

Fork Union Baptist Church 5932 Dixie Hill Rd Buckingham, VA 23921 Get Directions »
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