She was born in Pasadena, Texas on November 11, 1963. She was married to Agapito Victorino Vazquez on June 22, 2010. She had a passion for reading.
She is survived her daughter, Brenda Badillo; grandchildren, Avery N. Duarte, JR Badillo, Jose Escobedo, Jolyssa Escobedo and Ava Escobedo; and sister, Edelmira Zapata.