OPENING:

Today, we are gathered here to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable woman named

Juliet Phillips Mah B. She was a loving mother of three children. Words seem insufficient to

capture the depth of her impact, but we'll try to convey the essence of her beautiful journey.

EARLY LIFE:

Juliet was born on January 25, 1956, a Wednesday, in the lush greenery of Black Hill,

Portland. She was the first child of Roy Phillips (father) and Mable Barnes (mother). Juliet's

educational journey began at Black Hill Primary School and later concluded at Port Antonio

Secondary School. As fate would have it, she migrated to Snow Hill from Black Hill, then

back to Black Hill where she had her first child, Dwayne. After the birth of her first child, she

moved to Snow Hill again, where she met Junior. This union produced two daughters,

Marjorie and Felicia. However, this relationship did not last long, as Junior was a womanizer

and left Mah B heartbroken. With the passage of years, Mah B met the real big man, Harold

Pinnoch, who moved her and the children to Norwich and later to Free School where they

settled permanently until her passing.

MAH B's LIFE:

Mah B, as she was affectionately known, was more than a mother; she was the heart and soul

of her family, the pillar upon which their world stood. With unwavering strength and

boundless love, she embraced the joys and challenges of life with grace and resilience. Her

children were her pride and joy, each one cherished beyond measure. She nurtured them with

tenderness, guiding them through life's twists and turns as best as she could.
Mah B was a fighter, a survivor, and a strong black woman who did what was necessary to

keep her children fed and clothed. As such, she carved out a living as a bartender and later,

out of a need to be an independent woman, she took up higgling. If you knew Mah B, you

would know that she was a fun-loving, outgoing woman, the life of any party, especially at

Roof night club. She loved her Red Stripe beer and was known for her unique dance moves.

She was also known by all for her famous quotes, such as, "No do mi dat," "Consider me,"

and "You affi get the slam from a feral Black Hill gal."

Beyond her role as a mother, she was a beacon of light in her community, an ardent supporter

of PNP who would walk the extra mile to ensure that her party had a good showing come

election time, extending her kindness and compassion to all who crossed her path. Her

generosity knew no bounds, and her spirit of giving touched countless lives, especially the

youth of Free School, leaving a lasting imprint of goodness in the world.

DEATH:

In 2021, Juliet became ill and was taken to the doctor's in Kingston, where she was diagnosed

with congenital heart disease. Though the situation could have been surgically fixed, she

advised her family to keep the money to take care of the funeral expense. Juliet was truly a

Wednesday girl. She was given birth to on Wednesday, January 25, 1956, was admitted to the

Port Antonio Hospital on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, and later died on Wednesday, March

13, 2024.
CLOSING:

As we bid farewell to this extraordinary woman, let us take solace in the knowledge that her

love will continue to live on in the hearts of her children and all who had the privilege of

knowing her. Though she may no longer walk among us, her spirit will forever illuminate the

lives of those she loves. In her absence, may we find comfort in the cherished memories we

hold dear of her, and may her legacy inspire us to live with the same depth of love and

compassion that she so effortlessly embodied. As she is laid to rest today, we know that her

love will eternally be with her children and strengthen those she has left behind. Her legacy

will remain, a testament to the beautiful soul she was, and the profound impact she had on all

who knew her, and it will be felt as long as we all live.

Juliet has left to mourn:

COMMON LAW HUSBAND Harold Pinnoch,

SIBLINGS: Raju, Junior, Rodger, Perline, Patsy, and Elaine

CHILDREN: Wayne, Marjorie, Felicia

GRANDCHILDREN: Devon, Donna Kay, Kahlil, Oshana, Oniesha, Roshane

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Jaheem, Tevonique