Juanita

Drakeford

Juanita Sheila Drakeford (Nee Reid)

It is with great sadness that the family of Juanita announces her sudden passing on October 22, 2021, at the age of 72.

Juanita was born and raised in Englewood, NJ. She resided in Paramus, NJ at the time of her passing.

Juanita was loving and could make anybody laugh. You always left her with a smile on your face.

Juanita leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Sheila Drakeford of Englewood, NJ; son, Reginald Drakeford and his wife Christine Drakeford of Garfield, NJ; son, Antonio Drakeford of New York, NY; son, Jermaine Drakeford of Englewood, NJ; son, Jerry Drakeford of Englewood, NJ; fifteen grandchildren; Shemieka Drakeford, Shanavia Hicks, Sharae Hicks, Reginald Drakeford, Robert Drakeford, Salvatore Drakeford, Maxwell Drakeford, Shariyf Deen, Haniyf Diyn, Shahiyd Deen, Raheem Deen, Abdullah Deen, Suhayr Deen, Hudayfaa Deen, Uways Deen, six great-grandchildren, a sister; Rita Liberte, four nephews, one niece, many cousins, and family friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Seabelle Brown, mother, Hattie Hall, and sister, Ruby Brown.

The viewing will be at Nesbitt Funeral Home in Englewood on Tue., Nov. 2, 2021, from 10 AM to 12 PM followed by a service at 12 PM.