Juanita Zoe GaggosApril 24, 1926 - July 05, 2017VisaliaJuanita Zoe Gaggos, 91, of Visalia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 5, 2017. She was born on April 24, 1926 in Basin, Wyoming to Leo and Gertrude Thompson. Juanita was the only daughter and was lovingly referred to as "Sis" by her parents and three brothers, George, Gerald and Jackie. In 1943 she met her husband Joe R. Gaggos, a handsome Army Airman, while he was stationed in Casper, Wyoming. Their eyes met while crossing the street and after a whirlwind romance they were married in Tampa, Florida. After the war, they made their home and started their family in Visalia.She attended schools in Wyoming. Juanita loved learning and reading. Education was very important to Juanita and she returned to school to complete her high school diploma while she worked and took care of her family. She always provided an example of determination and dedication and she encouraged all her children to pursue an education. Juanita was an avid reader and she never stopped learning. She had passion for books that she shared with her grandchildren. If a book wasn't available, she would reach for an encyclopedia and she never threw a book away. Juanita was an idol of strength and intelligence.Juanita retired from Sprague Electric after 30 years of service. Following retirement, she continued to help her children as they had children of their own. She was a dearly loved grandmother and great -grandmother who doted on her grandchildren. Her heart belonged to her family. Juanita was caring and selfless. In her final days she was surrounded by love and her most cherished possession, her family. She leaves a hole that nothing can fill, but she left behind legacy of love and commitment to her beloved family.She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers, son-in-law John Mulford and great grandson JoJo Gaggos. Juanita is survived by and will be dearly missed by her three children, Joanne (Wayne) Erwin of Visalia, Vivian Mulford of Visalia and Joe R. Gaggos, Jr., (Donna) of Sealy Texas; grandchildren Joanna (Shane) Reynolds of Visalia, Joe R. III (Jamie) Gaggos of Visalia, Justin (Amy) Gaggos of Visalia; beloved great grandchildren, Cheyanne and Shylo Reynolds of Visalia and Leah, Chloe and Dax Gaggos of Visalia.Juanita's children would like to give special thanks to her sister-in-law, Carmen Gallegos and son Ray Martinez for their loving devotion to our mother. They would also like to thank the Optimal Hospice Staff - Susan, Jennifer and Kathy for their tender care. Our mom cherished her children and was a dedicated wife. She was a beautiful and loving mother who was completely devoted to all generations of her family. She was our shining example of strength and determination and she will be deeply missed by our entire family.At the request of our dear mother, services will be private.Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia, CA (559) 732-8371