Monica Mapes

Birth date: Aug 24, 1969 Death date: May 12, 2020
Juanita Ann Moody, 50, passed away May 12, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, 3015 N Oracle Rd., Tucson, Arizona (520-888-7470). Service details and obituary will be posted as soon as they become availab Read Obituary
I met Juanita when I was in 4th grade and she was in 3rd grade. Growing up we were thick as thieves. Every summer, if her mom or my mom didn't take us, we'd take the bus from the San Fernando Valley all the way to Santa Monica Beach. Growing up together in the Valley back then was so carefree and fun. We seen, shared and done so many things together. I just wish I had the opportunity to tell her in person, how impactful she was for me, and how much I truly loved her, before she passed away. She loved her mother, cats, oh and let's not forget how she loved wrestling of all things! She was kind, good natured and a gentle soul.
Until we see each other again on the other side, I will miss you dearly my friend 💔. RIP Juanita.
~Monica Mapes
Juanita is my favorite niece. She was born when I lived in Mobile, AL. I have been involved all the time she was alive. We know each other well and I love her so much and so sad not to have her around.
I supported her and taught her how to drive, got her involved and drove her to night school so she could get her GED.
When she was 13 years old I took her and her cousin Frances Valdiviez to Mexico and drove them to Veracruz, Monterrey and enjoyed the beach, mountains. They both remember this trip and how the hotel we stayed in in Veracruz the waiters would served them in the middle of a huge pool.
The hotel had these tables with umbrellas in the pool and we were served there.
I took her to a concert and she got so excited she almost passed out.
She loved to go to the casino and I would take her and her mom to a Tucson casino.
Gus is going to save me some of her ashes and I will tell whoever buries me when I die to bury them with me so my grave and hers will be blessed to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection.
Love you forever❤️❤️
John 13:19 - Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more, but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live forever.
Maria Kennedy (Yaya)