Juanita Vanoy
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 22, 2026 Fact checked August 22, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Juanita Vanoy-Jordan
Occupation
celeb's relative, office worker, philanthropist
Birth Date
June 13, 1959
Age
67 years
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality
American
Juanita Vanoy family members
Father's Name
John Vanoy
Mother's Name
Dorothy L. Vanoy
Siblings names
Gwendolyn Hicks (older sister), Jacqueline Rogers (older sister), Rhonda Armstrong (older sister), Bernetta B. Vanoy (older sister), Margaret Vanoy (younger sister)
Is Juanita Vanoy a lesbian/bisexual?
No
What is Juanita Vanoy marital status?
Divorced from Michael Jordan since 2006; three children; no later marriage publicly confirmed
Who is Juanita Vanoy husband?
Michael Jordan (ex-husband)
When did get married?
September 2, 1989 – December 29, 2006
How many children does she have?
3 children (Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine Jordan)
Juanita Vanoy was born and raised on Chicago’s South Side as one of six sisters. She later worked in modeling and business before becoming widely known during her marriage to basketball player Michael Jordan.
Vanoy and Jordan married in 1989 and had three children: Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine. Their divorce was finalized in 2006. Vanoy has maintained a private life and has not publicly announced another marriage.
Juanita Vanoy husband
Michael Jordan (ex-husband)
Vanoy met Michael Jordan in Chicago in the 1980s. They married in Las Vegas on September 2, 1989, after the birth of their first son, Jeffrey. They later welcomed Marcus and Jasmine.
The couple briefly filed for divorce in 2002 and reconciled, but their marriage ended by mutual agreement on December 29, 2006. They continued sharing responsibility for their children.
Juanita Vanoy kids
Jeffrey Michael Jordan (son)
Date of birth: November 18, 1988
Jeffrey played college basketball and later worked in business and brand development.
Marcus James Jordan (son)
Date of birth: December 24, 1990
Marcus played college basketball and became an entrepreneur.
Jasmine Mickael Jordan (daughter)
Date of birth: December 7, 1992
Jasmine has worked in sports marketing and brand management. She is also a mother, making Juanita a grandmother.
Who are Juanita Vanoy parents?
Dorothy L. Vanoy (mother)
Date of birth: January 23, 1931
Date of death: December 4, 2005
The name of Juanita’s mother is Dorothy Vanoy. Unfortunately, the woman passed away in December 2005. Now she is survived by her children (she had six daughters, Juanita is the fifth of them) and grandchildren. Obviously, Dorothy was a great person, and now her daughters and granddaughters share her pictures on social media and devote her sweet touching words.
John Vanoy (father)
Date of birth: September 14, 1925
John is Juanita’s father. He is in his 90s, and as it is typical for a man of his age, he stays out of the limelight. The man raised six daughters; he was a devoted husband to his wife. Besides, he is a World War II veteran and The Marine Corps, soldier.
Juanita Vanoy siblings
Gwendolyn Hicks (older sister)
Date of birth: 1952
Gwendolyn Vanoy-Hicks is Juanita’s older sister. She resides in Chicago, IL. The woman is married to her husband of many years Tommy Hicks. They have several kids together, including the daughters Michelle Hicks and Kristi Nicole Gleason.
Mrs. Hicks earns her living as the CEO of an event planning company. She is very close to all her sisters and respects her roots.
Jacqueline Rogers (older sister)
The other sister of Juanita Jordan is Jacqueline Rogers. She serves as an office administrator at the company, which decks the covered floor. Jacqueline is so proud of her big family. She never gets tired to show old-fashioned family pictures on Facebook.
Rhonda Armstrong (older sister)
Date of birth: 1953
Rhonda Armstrong stays out of the limelight. Nevertheless, her beautiful face has become known to the wide audience mostly due to her daughter, Catrice Armstrong. Rhonda still lives in her home town – Chicago. She has already become a grandmother.
Bernetta B. Vanoy (older sister)
Date of birth: 1954
Bernetta keeps out of the limelight. The only thing that is known about her – she has recently moved from Chicago to Texas.
Margaret Vanoy (younger sister)
Date of birth: March 5, 1966
Margaret is the youngest girl in the Vanoy family. She lives in Chicago, IL. She maintains warm relationships with her sisters and father.
Bio
Juanita Vanoy is an American former model and private businesswoman born on June 13, 1959, in Chicago. She became publicly known through her marriage to NBA star and businessman Michael Jordan but has generally avoided celebrity publicity.
Vanoy and Jordan were married from 1989 to 2006 and raised three children: Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine. After the divorce, she focused on family, philanthropy and private business interests. No later marriage has been publicly confirmed.
Interesting and fun facts
- Vanoy grew up on Chicago’s South Side.
- She married Michael Jordan in Las Vegas in 1989.
- She is the mother of Jeffrey, Marcus and Jasmine Jordan.
- Her divorce from Jordan was finalized in 2006.
- She has maintained a relatively private life since the divorce.
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