Juanita Lillian Carter

Juanita Lillian Carter of Cheyney, Pennsylvania (previously of Chester, Pennsylvania) was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, on April 1, 1925, and departed this life peacefully in her home on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Juanita was an octogenarian when she passed, having recently celebrated her 100th birthday. The daughter of Della and Elihu Clapp, Juanita was born into a large and loving family of ten brothers and sisters. After graduating from Dudley High School in Greensboro, she moved to Pennsylvania to assist her sister, the now-deceased Reverend Margaret Wortham, with raising her children. While in Pennsylvania, Juanita met her husband and the love of her life, the now-deceased Sylvester Carter, Sr. She also attended Apex Beauty School in Philadelphia, fostering her life-long appreciation of beauty. Syl and Juanita was married for 38 years. They were the parents of five children: Gloria, Sylvia Faye, Jeanette, Elaine and Sylvester, Jr. Juanita had a vibrant and joy-filled life, and loved spending time with her husband, children, family and large circle of friends. Syl and Juanita owned several businesses in Chester and were active contributors to their community, including by hosting picnics for friends and neighbors and supporting other community endeavors. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and regularly attended services for many years. Juanita cultivated style in all forms—from creating beautiful hairstyles for her clients in Chester to settling into Cheyney, and tending her flower gardens. With her attention to detail and love of glamour, Juanita cut an elegant and striking figure wherever she went. Finally, Juanita was a true caregiver to both her family of origin and that of creation. She consistently supported her family, whether providing care to help restore a sibling’s health and offering other assistance when needed. She did the same for the people in her community, serving as a friend and long-time support to her neighbor, Louise Johnson. And she cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren, proudly taking her granddaughters on regular trips to visit family and friends. Juanita was a devoted wife, “Mom-Mom”, sister and friend. She leaves many to mourn her passing while celebrating her life and legacy—her daughters, Gloria Nix of Chicago, Sylvia Faye Stinson of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Jeanette Redmond of Media, Pennsylvania and Elaine Carter of Philadelphia, and her son Sylvester Carter, Jr. of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Juanita is survived by two brothers, Charles Clapp and Harold Clapp, both of Greensboro, North Carolina. Finally, she leaves five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and innumerable other friends who will miss her love and companionship. Link to view funeral https://youtube.com/live/66ewpA_MYYw?feature=share

Juanita Lillian Carter

April 1, 1925 - April 20, 2025