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Juanita Nicholas Obituary
JUANITA GERALDINE NICHOLAS, 78 years of age of Canvas, passed away Thursday February 6,2025 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Oda Carnes DeVan and was born at Baltimore, Maryland April 23,1946. Juanita was a homemaker, a lifelong Christian and founding member of the Nettie Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband Masten Nicholas and all her siblings.
Surviving:
Son William “Marty” Nicholas
Daughters Susan Rose
Sharon Cole (Matt Fields) all of Canvas
Grandchildren Chance, Patrick, Ryan and Madison
Great Grandson Eli
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday February 12th in the Nettie Baptist Church. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Her body will be cremated at the conclusion of services.
The Waters Funeral Chapel in Summersville is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences: watersfuneralchapel.com
Memories and Condolences
for Juanita Nicholas
Darleen McLaughlin
February 12, 2025
I'm so sorry . To lose her. At such a young woman I love you aunt ❤ Juanita
Dale & Beverley Ward
February 11, 2025
Sharon,Susan and Marty, so sorry to hear about your mom. May Gods peace be with you all. I loved it when your mom and my mom and her sisters got together what a time they had. Love and prayers, Dale and Beverley
Ruth Anne and Darius McLaughlin
February 11, 2025
Dear Susan, Marty, Sharon, and your families We are sending our heartfelt sympathy.
We have many years of good memories.
Your Mom and Dad stood up with us when we were married. We know they are happy in heaven with Jesus. Hugs and prayers with love always, Ruth Anne and Darius
Carole DeVan Turner
February 9, 2025
You will be greatly missed. But now you are with your parents and sisters and brothers love you auntie.
joann robinett
February 9, 2025
I knew juanita from Faith baptist church in Glen Burnie Maryland. We sang in the church choir and had lots of laughs and good fellowship not only at church but with her husband Masten in their home also. Rest in Jesus you both, will see you in Heaven someday. Love Joann and Paul Robinett
Michelle Cantrell
February 9, 2025
May you rest in peace Aunt Juanita. You were a huge part of my childhood growing up. I will always remember our times together. Please give Granny a great big kiss from me! I love you ❤
Lisa Johns
February 9, 2025
Juanita you were always my favorite Aunt me and you would be up for hours talking when you would come to Maryland. I am so thankful of you and Masten taking my Mom in she needed you. You will be greatly missed your in a better place than we are surrounded by alot of your family members it's not goodbye it's until I see you again. Please give my Mom a big hug for me. I love you
Donna Cutlip (Triplett)
February 8, 2025
Sharon & family, thinking of you, sending prayers & hugs. She was a lovely woman.God Bless.
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