- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Juanita M. Levy, May 1, 1927 - February 7, 2014, Friday, May 2, 2014, 11:00 A.M., Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 928 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30310, The Reverend Victor A. Galier, Pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-05-02
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Juanita M. Levy. Birth date: May 1, 1927. Death date: Februrary 7, 2014. Funeral date: May 2, 2014. Church: Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (Atlanta, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_levyjuanitam20140502
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_levyjuanitam20140502
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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The family of Mrs. Juanita Levy would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all your prayers, calls, cards and many acts of kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement. Special thanks to Saint Anthony's and Living Worship International Ministries for your love and support. May God continue to bless each of you.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED To: Griner-Ellison Funeral Home 186 Hwy 279 (Old National) Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 770-460-5566
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Juanita M. Levy ("Juanie" as she was affectionately known) was born May 1, 1927 to Joseph and Catherine Jarvis in Farrell, PA. At an early age the family moved to New Castle, PA. It was there, that she along with her favorite cousins attended school and enjoyed many family gatherings.
After graduating from high school, she became employed at the local china factory (applying the 14 carat gold trim, as she would let you know when speaking of her employment).
A tall dark handsome man from a neighboring state began courting the fun loving beauty and romance began. John Henderson and Juanita were married and he moved her to Youngstown Ohio. To this union were born three daughters. Stephanie Washington (LaVesta), Denise Howze (Robert), both of Atlanta and Juanita Swain who preceded her in death.
Juanita held many positions in her lifetime. She was certified and worked as an insurance agent, a dental hygienist and finally, settled on a career as a librarian at the main library, in Youngstown, Ohio.
After becoming established in her career and with growing daughters, Juanita met and married Wayman C. Levy. The couple was married nearly fifty years before his passing in 2011.
Juanita was a devout Catholic, serving at Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, Ohio before moving to Atlanta Georgia and joining Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in the historical West End district. During her membership, she was a lifetime member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, a lector, an intercessor and an altar server.
Her social and civic activities included: The National Council of Negro Women (lifetime membership), Silver Sneakers (exercise group), and NAACP member. Juanita was a known health guru, always prepared to give a remedy for whatever ailed you. She had an interest in exercising, she was an avid reader, a cookbook contributor, a stickler for writing notes and letters, keeping her close friendships and relationships vibrant, traveling, entertaining, and an overall lover of life.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her two daughters, seven grandchildren, (Benjamin, Catherine, Christiaan, Taylor, Clarence, Arielle and Ava), and seven great-grandchildren (Eve, Chloe, DaMonte, Aziah, Laquan, LyRiq and Karter). Juanita also had friends here in Atlanta and throughout the country who had become like family to her whose hearts are saddened by the loss but full because of the delight of experiencing her.
Processional
Opening Song................................................. u Soon and Very Soon"
Opening Prayer
LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading............ ...Isaiah 40:28-31 ......... ... Pastor Richard Johnson
Responsorial Psalm................................... Pastor Veronica Johnson
Second Reading.... .. .I Corinthians 15:51-55........ Pastor Brenda Williams
Gospel...................................................... Reverend Victor Galier
Homily..................................................... Reverend Victor Galier
Prayers of the Faithful
Meditation Hymn
THE LORD'S PRAYER
(led by Father Vic)
Closing Prayer
REFLECTIONS
Gayle Bowens Annie Burt
Joiner Wimbley
Acknowledgements
Final Blessing and Dismissal
REPAST Celebration ofJuanita will continue at the Washington residence:
590 Hawthorne Drive, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 ALL ARE WELCOME.