Villena graduated from McKinley Technology High School in 1975. She would later obtain a business certificate in accounting and work as a security officer in ThThe District of Columbia Public Schools system for 17 years.
Villena enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing spades, bid whist, solitaire, bingo, keno, and playing DC lottery games.
Villena is survived by her two children, Warren and Robin; son-in-law, Courtney; her grandchildren, DaMarray, DaMario, Diamond, and Destin; her niece, Kim; her three nephews, Ronnell, David, and Curtis Jr; also DeMarcus and his son Jessiah, whom she loved like her own child and grandchild. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.