Juanita Ilene Birchwood

Juanita was raised by her mother Hester and stepfather Charles Ray. She was the youngest of 4 siblings whom all preceded her in death. All of her brothers, cousins, nieces and nephews knew her as Susie or Sue, which is the name her daddy Ray called her.

Juanita was full of life and never met a stranger, she was also a constant flirt. She was always up for a spur of the moment adventure. You could always count on her, whatever anyone needed, she was there for them, no questions asked. She loved traveling, dancing, music and concerts which she shared with her daughter Robyn.

After moving to Treasure Island, she started her airport ride business, bringing people back and forth from the airports. Her “customers” became her friends. She loved to share her favorite places in Treasure Island, where to shop, eat and just have a good time. Anyone that met her, instantly loved her.

Even after the passing of her brothers, she still made a yearly trip up to Missouri to visit her nieces and nephews to keep the family together and close.

She loved being a grandmother too, she was so proud of her grandchildren Jacob, Cassie (by marriage) and Shawn. She absolutely adored Cassie and was looking forward to Jacob and Cassie expanding their family.

Juanita is survived by her daughter Robyn Marden, grandchildren Jacob Marden(Cassie Marden) and Richard Shawn Jenks.

Juanita was preceded in death by her son Richard Glenn Jenks Jr and son Robert Shawn Jenks.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1200 pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 5000 CR 46A, Sanford, Florida 32771 with inurnment to follow in Oaklawn Park Cemetery.

The family will host a reception and time for sharing memories following the graveside service at the funeral home.