Juanita S. Hernandez, 75 of Friona passed away November 30, 2019 in Friona.  Viewing will be held 4:00 P.M. to 8 P.M. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home with Celebration of Life Services beginning at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel. Cremation and arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Juanita was born April 5, 1944 in Laredo, Texas to Nestor and Micalea Briones Sanchez. She later married Nestor Hernandez November 11, 1961 in Bovina.

She was an active member of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society and Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved to baby sit children, was very giving and enjoyed, and encouraged helping other people.

She is preceeded in death by her parents, husband, and 2 sisters.

Those to carry on her legacy include 1 brother-Nestor Sanchez Jr. of Houston, 1 sister Celia Carrizales and husband Javier of San Antonio and many nieces and nephews.