Juanita was born on March 16, 1939, in Belleville, Fl to the late Emory Wright Sr. and Americus Wright.

Juanita graduated from J.R.E. Lee High School of Jasper, FL in 1957. She was employed by Winn Dixie of Lake Park, GA and retired after 23 years of service.

Juanita accepted Christ at an early age and in 1962 she was baptized under the leadership of Rev. Joseph Gordon, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church St. Petersburg, FL. She later joined Bethel A.M.E church of Belleville, FL and remained until her passing.

Juanita was united in Holy Matrimony to Ulysses Peterson, to this union 2 children were born: Latania P. Wallace and Lanita Peterson.

On February 9, 2022, Juanita transitioned from labor to reward.

Juanita was preceded in death by her Parents: Emory and Americus Wright. 2 Brothers: Emory Jr. and Cleveland Wright, and a lifelong friend Dennis Brock

She leaves to cherish her memories: 2 Daughters who loved her dearly: Latania P. Wallace (Rufus) Belleville, FL Lanita Peterson (Neville) Belleville, FL A devoted and loving Sister; Evelyn Hickey Belleville, FL 3 Grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Shaderick Wallace Belleville, FL Sanitra Jackson (Bryce) Valdosta, GA Amber Harrell (Bryce) Tampa, FL 3 Great Grandchildren; Kaylie and Bryce Jackson Jr. Valdosta, GA Taliyah Wallace (Pinetta ,FL) A loving Sister-in-law Joyce Wright (St. Petersburg ,FL) A host of loving nieces and nephews. A devoted cousin Anthony Williams, (Belleville, FL) and too many devoted friends and family members to list but just know she loved you all!!!