Juanita Braswell , July 11, 1922 — January 11, 2019

Juanita Braswell, affectionately known as Mother Braswell, departed this life and entered her eternal home on January 11, 2019. Mrs. Braswell was born on July 11, 1922, in Crenshaw County, AL, the daughter of the late Ira and Mamie [Daniel] Hamilton and attended public schools in Opp and Birmingham, AL. Mother Braswell married Columbus Braswell on January 3, 1943, in Fort Huachuca, AZ, while he was stationed in the United States Army.

They moved to Niagara Falls, NY in 1945. Mr. Braswell passed away in June of 1984. Mrs. Braswell was employed for many years at Carborundum Corporation until a health concern forced her to leave.

She later made the decision to attend the Lillian Dora School of Beauty Culture in Buffalo, NY and became a licensed beautician from 1961 until her retirement in 1983. At age she answered God’s call on her life and began working in ministry shortly thereafter. She loved people and one of her greatest joys was to share her love of Jesus Christ with whomever she met.

As a result of her commitment to ministry, in 1967, she established the Independent Church of God in Christ in Lockport, NY, better known as the “Little Church on the Hill”. Although the church eventually ceased its operations, Mother Braswell’s dedication did not waiver. In July of 1978, she founded the Independent Church of God in Christ in Hornell, NY, where she served as Pastor until 1997.

She was ordained as Pastor and Overseer of Rehoboth Deliverance Ministry, Hornell, NY, in 1998. She stepped down as Pastor in 2013, however, Mother Braswell maintained her roll as Founder and Overseer until her death. She is survived by her children, James Michael (Nadrue) Braswell and Sandra Elane (Arthur) Searight, four grandchildren, Victoria, Donna, Arthur and Andrea, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandchild who makes her arrival on January 19, 2019.

Her family will be present on Thursday from 11-12 PM at New Jerusalem Revival Center, 2327 20th Street, Niagara Falls, NY, with funeral services to follow at 12:00 PM. Interment in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

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