Obituary of Juanita Williams- Brigham

Juanita Williams-Brigham was born on November 29, 1938, in Charleston South Carolina to the late parents of Christopher and Mary Hamilton. Juanita and two of her siblings moved to Philadelphia with both of their parents in the 1940's... Juanita grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She met her first husband, Larry Williams. The two were married around 1956 and out of this Union they had two sons, Larry and Derek Williams. Juanita accepted Christ at the early part of her Life and was a Devoted Christian. Juanita's career was working many years for New York Hospital for Special Surgery, as a Photographer for the Department of Orthopedics. Some of her photos were published in Medical Textbooks. Later during Juanita's Life's Journey, she divorced her husband, but after a long Hiatus. Juanita met and married Charles Brigham on September 18, 2008. Juanita's late husband Charles completed her life in so many ways. They loved cooking and grilling outdoors. Traveling to Georgia to visit Charles family was something the two enjoyed doing frequently. Juanita loved Charles' children as if they were her own. Juanita retired in the late 1990's, then she and Charles relocated from Upstate New York to North Carolina. Juanita loved life and life seemed to love her. During Juanita's latter years of Life God allowed her to experience the Joy of Traveling on Cruises, which she enjoyed to the fullest. Juanita was the life of the party and was quite the comedian. Her jokes were unexpectedly infectious and funny. Juanita was a Natural Entertainer who could make you want to laugh and cry all at the same time. Juanita loved interior designing, especially for her home. Although Juanita Lost her Soulmate Charles, on March 13, 2016, she continued to strive and lived in the South. Juanita lived in Clover, South Carolina and then moved back to North Carolina, until God was ready to take her Home on March 27, 2023. Juanita Williams-Brigham is Survived with Precious Memories by, her son, Larry Williams, Son, Derek Williams (Sharon), Adopted Daughter, Connie Brigham, Devoted Sister, Dr. Cheryl Hamilton M.D., a sister-in-Love, Carolyn Brigham, and a Host of Brigham Brothers & Sisters-in-Love...Granddaughters, Ebony, Savannah, Shay, and Simone. Six Great-Grand Children, Three Nephews, Jerome, (Deceased-Ivalyn), Taifa (Yeonsun) and Jermaine... Two Nieces, Tracy and Kicia (Cleon)...One Adopted Sister, Belinda Williams, and a Senior Cousin, Samuel Coles. Juanita leaves to Cherish her Memories by a Host of cousins, far and near and many friends. Juanita is preceded in Death by her parents, Christopher and Mary Hamilton, oldest sibling, Christopher Jr. Hamilton (Elizabeth Grace Hamilton, Sister-in-Love), Sister Barbara Cornish, and Ivy Cornish (Niece-in-Love). Friends and family are invited to gather from 11am to 12pm with services following at 12pm Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. Online condolences may be made at www.HankinsandWhittington.com.