Juanita Mae Leonard
March 15, 1961- August 27, 2020
Juanita Mae Leonard, 59, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away at her home Thursday, August 27, 2020. Juanita was born March 15, 1961 in Cheverly, MD to Stanley and Naomi (Messineo) Leonard. She was raised in Capitol Heights, but has called Calvert County home for the past 20+ years. Here, she received her diploma, and kept a warm and loving home for her children and grandchildren. As a woman of simple pleasures, Juanita enjoyed a strong cup of coffee, cooking, and spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren. “Momma” or “Ma” to her children, “Nana” to her grandbabies, and “Nita” to friends and family, she was known for making you feel at home and never let you leave hungry. She never had much to give, but she would give all she had. She was a true human being and left a legacy of warmth and love for all who knew her. Juanita is survived by her son Robert (Bobby) White, and wife Jessica, with grandchildren Jersi, Sonny, and Naomi; daughter Reina Andujar, with grandchildren Nicholas and Camilla; son Dominic Andujar; and son Jeremiah Long, with granddaughters Averyanna and Nevaeh; all of Chesapeake Beach, MD. She is also survived by her brother Stanley Leonard, Jr. and wife Darlene, of North Beach; brother Calvin Leonard and wife Judy, of Deale; brother Richard Leonard and wife Beth, of Upper Marlboro; sister Lisa (Leonard) McDonald and husband Ricky, of Chesapeake Beach; brother Bryan Leonard and wife Stacie, of Golden Beach; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother Ralph Louis Leonard, daughter Christina Marie Andujar, and granddaughter Amelia Rose White.
Visitors will be received beginning at 11:30 AM. Services will begin promptly at 1:00 pm. Face masks will be required. Social distancing will be observed. A procession for interment will follow services.
Juanita will be laid to rest at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, 3270 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676
Reception and celebration of Juanita’s life to follow interment/burial at Thursday’s Bar and Grill, 1751 Horace Ward Road, Owings, MD 20736
Visitation
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Services
- Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Interment
- Burial
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29 Aug 2020
3:29pm
Thank you Bobby, Reina, Jessica and Lisa for sharing such a beautiful woman with so many. Always with a smile, a hug, a laugh and made me feel at home. God bless “all” of your family, and as you wanted we will keep you in prayer.
City
Lothian
State
Maryland
30 Aug 2020
6:25pm
Rest easy Aunt Nita. I’m going to miss our chats and all of the stories you used to share and all of the jokes and laughter and words of wisdom. Until we meet again…… ❤️
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
30 Aug 2020
11:58pm
My condolences to the Leonard family.
City
Glendale
State
AZ
31 Aug 2020
8:08pm
Going to miss seeing you… God bless the family… going to miss our little chats. You always been a very friendly person from the first day I met you… I know for a fact the grandkids going to miss you so much… Rest In Peace 😇
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Md
2 Sep 2020
7:13am
Nita,you will always be with me, ❤️❤️❤️ Until we meet again.(Sissie Messineo Unkle)
City
Lusby
State
MD
2 Sep 2020
11:21pm
Nita,
I am sure they have a cup of coffee as big and strong as your heart waiting for you in Heaven. Though it has been many years, I really enjoyed hanging out on the porch with you and Lisa. You were always so kind to me.
RIP Nita!
Prayers to the family!
Gina and Julia Haynes
City
Mills River
State
NC
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Thank you Bobby, Reina, Jessica and Lisa for sharing such a beautiful woman with so many. Always with a smile, a hug, a laugh and made me feel at home. God bless “all” of your family, and as you wanted we will keep you in prayer.
Rest easy Aunt Nita. I’m going to miss our chats and all of the stories you used to share and all of the jokes and laughter and words of wisdom. Until we meet again…… ❤️
My condolences to the Leonard family.
Going to miss seeing you… God bless the family… going to miss our little chats. You always been a very friendly person from the first day I met you… I know for a fact the grandkids going to miss you so much… Rest In Peace 😇
Nita,you will always be with me, ❤️❤️❤️ Until we meet again.(Sissie Messineo Unkle)
Nita,
I am sure they have a cup of coffee as big and strong as your heart waiting for you in Heaven. Though it has been many years, I really enjoyed hanging out on the porch with you and Lisa. You were always so kind to me.
RIP Nita!
Prayers to the family!
Gina and Julia Haynes