Juanita Maria Burrell

Juanita Maria Burrell of Chicago, Illinois passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 58. She was born on November 19, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois where she grew up with her family and friends. Juanita enjoyed family time, being a mother, and a good game of double dutch jump rope. Juanita was a loving child of God. She was the type of person who would be there for you whenever you needed her whether a conversation, advice, or someone to sit and just listen. Juanita will be forever missed and above all, forever loved.

She graduated from Gumber in 1981.

Juanita was actively involved in various hobbies like card games, especially spades. Juanita was an animal lover and the best babysitter you could ask for.

She was preceded in death by her first born son, Ricky Kelly Burrell.

Survived by her parents, Cynthia Collier & Ricky Forrest; sons, Tony Burrell, Stanley Burrell, Albert Burrell; grandkids, Jhane Dunbar, Elise Burrell, Tristan Burrell, Antwoine Fourte, D’kwaun Fourte, Tahir King Burrell-Yaritz, Azriel Bell-Yaritz; sisters, Cynthia Burrell, Yolanda Travis, Jamie Travis; and many more nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Juanita and her mother enjoyed visiting the Taste of Chicago as one of many of the things they would do together. One of the memories her mother has about Juanita is when she became a big sister for the first time, she took her baby sister from the baby crib and started to come down the hallway, Juanita pulled a blanket behind her to her mother and said here is your baby. Right now to this day her mother still does not know how Juanita managed to get Coco out of that crib.

There’s no time for sad remembrances,

because I’m home where I belong.

I’ve conquered all my battles.

I’ve even heard the trumpet’s song.

I’ve climbed my highest mountain

and I’ve reached an even peak

and I’ve found that peace and true reward

that you have yet to seek.

There’s no time for sad remembrances,

for you have a precious life.

So find comfort in my journey.

Please don’t bear this pain and strife.

Oh! My Father’s house is perfect,

just like he said it would be.

So dry your tears and smile for me,

because I’m home and now I’m free.

I am part of all the beauty that

your world has yet to see.

So don’t be sad about my journey,

just be glad that I am free!

The family would like to thank Hennepin County Medical Center for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in her final days.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life of Juanita in Minnesota & Illinois on February 17, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to lay Juanita to rest.

Juanita Burrell will always be loved for all of her adventures, stories, her long trips to the store, and each time we can laugh at the amazing memories we have through her short stay on this earth.