John Kay Sterrett

Happy 86th Sweets! Miss you.

You will always be the miracle that makes my life complete. Remembered with love and cherished in memory, forever in my heart. One year today. Lila

As lights twinkle and bells chime, I'm grateful for the Love Story we wrote together. Merry Christmas "Sweets". Lila

Happy Thanksgiving "Sweets".

Although your smile is gone forever and your hand I cannot touch, I still have so many memories of the one I loved so much.
Six months today and the love is still strong. Miss you "Sweets". Lila

Always on my mind...forever in my heart.
Miss you "Sweets".

When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know.
Love and miss you "Sweets".

Happy 85th Birthday (3/28)
Hi "Sweets"!
Its taken a while to enter my thoughts, but when the tears start I can't see to type, so I stop.
We had so many good memories in our almost 5 years together. Our first date, you were so nervous at the restaurant, asking if you were dressed OK, or "Am I eating too fast," I said "Relax you are doing fine." Watching sports on TV, our long walks and going to Publix, so you could flirt with the ladies in produce, who cut up your cantaloupe. But my most cherished moments were each morning at 5AM. You knew I would arrive around that time and you were waiting in your recliner and watching the door. I would greet you with "Morning Sweets" and you would say "Morning Love", you would give me a big hug and kiss and take hold of my hands and never let go for the day ahead. On really good days you would scare me waiting at the door when I opened it, because you couldn't wait for that hug and kiss! WOW, what a start to the day. If it was a bad day, I would come in and the recliner was empty, but you were still awake in bed waiting. You would reach for my hand and I would pull up the rocker and we would hold hands and talk the day away. Sometimes I still feel like you are holding my hands and I thank you for that.
John, not a single day passes without thinking of you and our many wonderful memories. You will forever live in my heart.
Your loving partner, Lila

John offered laughter, love and joy into our lives. Our hearts shall miss him. We always will be thankful that he touched this world and made it a better place. We will miss seeing John and Lila taking their daily walks in our retirement community.

John was our neighbor for only a few years. He was a tall distinguished looking gentleman. After we got to know him, he proved to be a gentleman in every way. I remember his smile and soft greetings. It wasn't unusual to see him taking an early morning and afternoon walk. I know he was a big sports fan and especially a big FSU fan. My husband especially enjoyed conversations with John about their past careers as electrical engineers. He will be greatly missed.

First day I met John I nicknamed him Marathon Man... he walked so fast.. no way could I keep up with him!!! He liked that name and smiledSo he rearranged our schedule so I still was able to be there for him.. I was so blessed to get to know this man...lots of good jokes and talks about the farm and mountains- just a country boy and mountain girl sharing memories... will never forget that smile!!

SO many warm memories with John (and Judy) Sterrett. He loved me and "mine". I was always greeted with his broad and winning smile and a warm hug (usually followed by some "groanable" witticism/joke). Love always being "sister Trudy" to the family. He was truly a honest, lovable, down-to-earth man. "Sister Trudy"

I have known John for several years now, he was one of our clients that we were privileged to care for. He would always make me laugh when I would send him a caregiver that couldn't keep up with him on his morning walks. He asked me once if we had any track stars that I could send, because he was leaving our ladies in the dust. He always had such a good sense of humor and never failed to make me laugh. When I finally had the chance to meet him face to face, he was that same sweet loving man I had been talking to for the last few years. He loved his daughter and family and he loved Lila so much and was always compelled to talk about that and kid with her. I am so thankful that I had the chance to know him and his family and have a friendship with them all. He will be greatly missed by all of us. What a bright light he was! May God eternally bless him and keep him.
Lovingly,
Shannon Feezor
Griswold Care Pairing

Love him!

One of the very best human beings in all the land. Loved this man and his memory will live on!