Juanita passed away in her home surrounded by family on May 17th, 2026. She was born February 12th, 1956 to Max and Darlene Talley in Kellogg, Idaho. She was 61 years old.

Juanita grew up in the Silver Valley and moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho after graduating and become a mother in 1983. She would be found often in the outdoors, fishing, camping or playing on the water in someway. She lived in CDA for 20 years before moving to Colfax where she reconnected with her long lost love from high school, Jeff Dean.

She had 3 sons, Anthony J. Talley of Colfax, Jeffery S. Nelson of Steptoe, and John A M Molyneaux of Coeur d'Alene. She had 2 older brothers and 1 younger, Kevin, Steven and Dell. She had many friends and family around the area together with her grandsons Michael and Braxton Talley, whom she adored and took every opportunity to spoil them whenever she could.

She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and her brother, Steven, several friends and extended family. She is survived by her sons, grandsons, cousins, aunt and lifelong love, Jeff Dean.

Funeral arrangements are currently being made. The family plans to lay Juanita to rest in Kellogg, Idaho alongside her parents.