Juanita Brown, 102, died March 25, 2012, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
She was born in Birch River, W.Va., and lived in Vero Beach for 58 years, coming from Weston, W.Va.
She earned a bachelor’s degree from Glenville State College, Glenville, W.Va.
During World War II, she worked as an assistant cryptanalyst for the U.S. government.
After the war she started her career as a schoolteacher in Indian River County where she taught for 28 years.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Vero Beach.
She was a member of the National Teacher’s Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, the 4-H All Stars and AARP.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 2206 16th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. March 29 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. March 30 at First Baptist Church Vero Beach with the Rev. Derrick West officiating.
Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
