Passing of Junetta Brashear – May 27, 2015

Junetta Brashear passed away peacefully in her residence at Harbor Tower Apartments in Portsmouth Virginia.

Junetta was the only child born to the late Walton and Cora Wilcoxson, in Magnolia Kentucky on June 10th 1933. “June”, as she was affectionately called, was an attractive, spirited, compassionate, and thoughtful young lady who could light up any room with her piercing high pitched voice and bright dimpled smile. June was educated in the Hardin County School System and received her high school diploma. She promptly set her course toward becoming a licensed beautician where she would be able to parlay her love for beauty and people into a respectable career. Her life plan was abruptly put on hold as she unexpectedly caught the eye of a young strapping sailor, Carl Brashear.

They would soon marry and embark on a new life adventure as a military family. From this union four (4) children were born; Shazanta, Dawayne, Phillip, and Patrick. June was a devoted wife, and mother, who took great pride in the balancing act of raising a family, being gainfully employed, and being active in her community.

She was a long standing and valued employee at the Naval Exchange cafeteria located at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, and a paper route supervisor for the Virginian Pilot newspaper. One of her cherished accomplishments upon her divorce was the purchasing of her own home on Avondale Road in Cavalier Manor where she could continue her passion for cultivating her beloved rose bushes as an independent woman.

After retiring in 1988 she became a constant fixture as a concession stand volunteer at the neighborhood little league ball park in support of her grandson Randy. Always looking for a way to serve in her community June completed the initiation requirements for the Order of the Eastern Star and was a distinguished long standing member. June was also a member of New Testament Baptist Church on Rapidan Street in Portsmouth, Virginia where she loved to sing in the choir.

Junetta Brashear was predeceased by her husband of 28 yrs. Carl Brashear and her first born child, Shazanta “Shane” Brashear. She leaves behind to celebrate her three remaining sons Dawayne, Phillip (Sandy), and Patrick.12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.