On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Juanita Deloris Murphy passed away peacefully at the home of her son in Maryland. She was born to the late Lottie Mae Webb and Robert Brickhouse on July 5, 1947, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Juanita attended Norfolk Public Schools, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School. Juanita started working for the Department of Transportation for over five years, then started a career at Norfolk State University, where she retired with 30 years of service as a cook. Juanita met and married the love of her life, Booker Leon Murphy, on March 25, 1970. They became members of Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA, in 1994. Juanita loved her family and her grandchildren. She loved cooking and baking rolls, cakes, pies, and all sweets. She enjoyed every minute of doing so. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Lottie Mae Webb and Robert Brickhouse; son, Kevin Leon Murphy; siblings, James Lee Brickhouse, Milton Brickhouse, Lynda Goodloe, Gloria Brickhouse, and Karl Brickhouse.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Booker Leon Murphy, her loving son, Antonio (Vanessa) Taitano, her grandchildren, Antonio, Jr., lan (Betty) E. Taitano, Naiyah, lan, Jr., Nia, her siblings, Jacqueline Brickhouse, Gwendolyn Lamb, Michelle Hearnes, Nicole Webb, Rosaline Scott and special goddaughters, Carolyn, Natasha, and Shelia, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, other relatives and special friends.
Loving, the Family
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Anna Jamison says
February 11, 2025 at 8:47 am🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ann B. McInnis/Mattie B. Moore says
February 11, 2025 at 8:13 pmI extend deepest condolences to Tony, Murphy, and the entire family. I am deeply saddened to hear that “Neet-Neet” has transitioned. We have been friends since childhood (my sister, Mattie and I used to be sitters for Neet and her siblings).
You are all in our thoughts and prayers as we celebrate her life and cherish the time that God gave us with her🙏🏽❤️❤️🙏🏽
Janet Crudup Lovick says
February 12, 2025 at 2:48 pmMy sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Juanita at Norfolk State University. It was a great pleasure to work with her. Baking was her thing ❤️. She will surely be missed. RIP
Anita Pollard ( Rev Archie and Evelyn Edwards) says
February 12, 2025 at 10:18 pmMrs.Juanita will be greatly missed by the Edwards family. My deepest condolences to the family.. My mom ( Mrs Go Go) will miss her best friend deeply. Sleep in peace. Well done thy good and faithful servant.
Capria Smith says
February 13, 2025 at 9:50 pmGod Bless You Mrs Juanita Murphy May You Rest In Paradise You Will Truly Be Missed 🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🫶🏾💜
Lula Thornton says
February 15, 2025 at 6:11 pmSincere condolences to the family of Juanita Murphy. I met Juanita many years ago through my late sister in law, Sally Spivey Smith. Juanita always had a beautiful smile, was delighted that you were enjoying her delicious meals including her homemade rolls.
May God comfort your hearts during this time of the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister, godmother and friend.
To God be the Glory!
Vickie Igie says
May 12, 2025 at 1:33 pmMy condolences to her family and friends Amen 🙏🏾
Vickie Igie says
May 12, 2025 at 1:35 pmMy condolences to her family and friends