Juanita Nesmith was born May 12, 1959 in Havana, FL to George McGriff and Ella Mae Daniels, who both preceded her in death. She married her high school sweetheart, Donnie Nesmith on August 12, 1978. Juanita is survived by her husband Donnie Nesmith, four children Patrina Prime (Mark Lee), Dameshius McKinnon, Gaetonia Nesmith, and Lashundra Howard (Whitney); six grandchildren, Angelo Jeffrey Jr, Marquel Nesmith (Jiyeon), Jasmine Gillis, Deja Prime, Xavier Nesmith and Tyson Howard; and one great-grandchild, Ella Nesmith.
Her joy for life and indomitable spirit kept her pushing through and she never stopped fighting. It was this spirit that led her to Caregiving. She worked with elderly patients as a CNA for over ten years, giving and caring to each person as a family. No matter how sick and tired she was, she was always determined to "Go" and "Do" for others while providing love and support to her family and friends. After a lifetime of working and giving, God finally said, "Well done, it is time to come home." Through her, we know what kindness, resilience, and selflessness truly look like.
To everyone who knew her and loved her, take comfort in knowing that Juanita Nesmith is finally resting. She would always look to God for comfort and strength. "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26
Juanita is survived by three aunts, Juanita Bowen, Betty Morris, and Dorthey Jenkins and two uncles Jesse Brown and Booker Smith. She also leaves behind three sisters, Sandra Seymore (Lee), Sharon McGriff, Mae Daisy Anderson; four brothers, Leroy(Tangela) Jackson, George Mcgriff (Leslie), Frank Mcgriff (Cathy), and Robert McGriff (Rochelle). She also cherished her in-law siblings, Anne Pullins, Marsha Miller (James), Patsy Miller (Willie), Laquita Thomas and brother, Ronnie Nesmith. Lastly, she leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends who she deeply cherished and will greatly miss.