Juanita Meriweather was born to the late Eddie
D. Simpson and Mary F. Simpson December 5, 1949 in
Detroit, Michigan. To family and friends she was fondly
known as “Neet.” Juanita married the late Albert Skinner
and three children were born from their union: Albert
Simpson, who preceded her in death, Yolanda Simpson
and Zena Skinner.

Juanita attended the Detroit Public Schools system.
Fascinated with the culinary arts, she loved to cook food
from scratch and took great pride in serving others what
she had prepared.

At an early age she found a love for singing,
especially in the church choir, and continued sharing that
gift throughout her lifetime. “Neet” was very feisty and
loved to party, laugh and have a good time.
Because she took pictures of everything, she
was known as the family photographer. She enjoyed
having small gatherings and parties with her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Birthdays were
very special to her. It was an opportunity to celebrate
each person and give them their own special day.
Juanita departed this life on Tuesday, June 30,
2020. She was also preceded in death by her siblings:
Lavernia Washington, Eddie Lee Simpson and Patricia
Ann Simpson. Her memory will live on in her
children, Yolanda Simpson and Zena Skinner, her six
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.