Her husband Francis and two of her brothers also served in the Armed Forces during the Viet Nam era. She has served in all capacities of the American Legion Auxiliary on the Unit, County, and District Levels.
 

Having held several chairmanships on the Department level, she was elected as 3^rd Vice-President in 1991, serving as Children & Youth Chairman, 2^nd VP in 1992, serving as Membership Chairman and 1^st Vice-President in 1993, serving as Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Chairman. In 1994 she was elected Department President and was presented with a Life Membership by her Unit. In 1999 she completed all qualifications and earned her Certification as Leadership instructor.
 

On the National level she served as the Americanism Vice-Chairman and as the Auxiliary Emergency Fund Chairman. Juanita also had the pleasure of serving as Campaign Manager for Past National President, Phyllis Bachman.