Juanita Rebecca Wheatley

Life Reflections
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Juanita Rebecca Wheatley was born on Wednesday, October 14, 1931, in Taylors Island, Maryland to the late John Howard Wheatley and Mabel Vernetta Hill Wheatley. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the golden age of 92, Juanita transitioned to her eternal home.

Juanita, was the fifth of six children. From an early age, she was a high achiever. She received her childhood education in the public schools of Dorchester County. She was the Valedictorian of her high school graduating class. Following her high school graduation Juanita matriculated at the Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland.

Juanita was a faithful and lifelong member of the New Revived United Methodist Church located on Smithville Road in Taylors Island, Maryland. She faithfully served on various Ministries and regularly attended weekly Bible Studies.

Juanita held various jobs. Most notably, she gained employment at the now defunct Western Publishing Company in Cambridge, Maryland. She was a Bindery Operator for over 20 years.

Juanita was a true pillar in her family. She worked endlessly to keep family members close to one another. She possessed a quiet, caring, loving, and giving spirit while always helping others in her family. Her sweet spirit resonated with the love of Christ shining through her from years of attending Sunday school as a child. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, and co-worker.

Juanita leaves to cherish her memory: three sons, Louis, Rodney (Darlene) and Benjamin Wheatley; one daughter, Carla (Cornell) Smith; one daughter-in-love, Pamela Wheatley; two grandsons, Rodney, and Benny Wheatley; two granddaughters, Loreal Vaughn, and Shanae Harvey; three great grandsons, Desmond Wheatley, Devin Perry and Karim Harvey, II; two sisters; Phyllis Maker, and Delores Cager; and a vast host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Juanita was preceded in death by three brothers, Hobert, Godfrey, and Leroy Wheatley; one daughter, Vonderlear Wheatley; one great grandson, Rodney Wheatley, III; and two granddaughters, Jennifer Wheatley and Monica Vaughn.