Juanita Gay Brown, 53, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Brown was born in Winston-Salem, NC. She transitioned peacefully on Saturday March 6, 2021.

Juanita was reared in Winston-Salem and was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County public schools. She took pride in her dress and her hairstyles were impressive. She had a great and funny sense of humor. She would laugh and make you laugh.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, and one great nephew.

She leaves to cherish many precious memories a daughter, India Brown, three wonderful grandchildren, Iiyionna, Imonie, and Iya; four siblings, Linda Mason, Alan (Cassandra) Brown, Sr., Raymona Brown and Cessie Pauling; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; many friends, including a special friend, Ralph Crockett; and extended family.

A public viewing will be held Friday March 12, 2021 from 12pm-6pm at Hooper Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private.