Juanita Lofton Ball was born on August 18, 1961 in Bakersfield, CA to Helen Ruth Warner and Anthony Lofton. She was a loving daughter, sister, auntie, mother and grandmother. Juanita attended Bessie Owens Elementary, Curran Jr. High and graduated from Foothill High School in 1979.

Juanita met and married Ricky Ball Sr. and to this Union came Ricky Ball Jr. and Anthony Ball, Sr. Juanita was blessed with twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Juanita's hobbies included crocheting blankets, booties, house shoes, etc., she loved cooking, eating fruit wihth the grandkids, going to the Casino, hanging out with family and friends, laughing, and having a good time.

Juanita is preceded in death by her father Anthony Lofton, mother Helen Ruth Warner, siblings Silvester Warner, Jr., Steven Warner, Antoni Lofton, Alonzo Lofton, Sharon Carter, Theopolis Lofton, Bernice Lofton-Moreland.

She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Ricky Ball Jr. (Shaquana), Anthony Ball Sr. (Jessica) both of Bakersfield, CA. Siblings Robert Warner Sr. (Esther), Vernon Warner, Valerie Lofton. Freddie Sherin (Glen), Shirley Rue Lofton. Grandchildren Antajion, Omarrion, Idalis, Anthony Jr., Zyon, Za'Niyah, Jae'Anthony, Aaliyah, Brandon, Raul, Saul, Natalie, and great-grand Bellameigh: and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friend Arthur Ward Jr.