JOANN STERRETT

1942 - 2024

JOANN STERRETT
Joann Kay Sterrett, born on January 12, 1942, in her parents' home, passed away on November 1, 2024. Joann was the third-born child of Roy and Ina Ratliff. As a child, she stayed exceptionally active in horse shows and was a proud member of the Santa Fe Horse Show Association.
Joann married John Sterrett in 1961, with whom she shared three children: Tracy, Rob, and Kelly.
Joann then started her journey building a lifelong career in banking. She later ventured into a new business with her husband, John, and began working in Automatic Food Service.
She returned to banking, dedicating many years of her life to the industry until she retired.
In her retirement, Joann spent her days traveling the country with her friends and family. From Alaska to Florida, Joann reveled in the adventures she encountered along the way.
Joann loved to fish and go camping at her property in Heron Lake. Many weekends were spent with close friends and family, sharing stories and creating new memories.
Joann took pride in the life she had built. Her neighbors became friends, her friends became family, and her family continued to grow.
She was overjoyed to welcome into the world her first great-grandchild, Kayson John, in 2018. She loved to play games with him and share memories.
The joy she brought into this world will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ina Ratliff; her siblings, Norbert, Betty, and Linda; and her husband, John. She is survived by her children, Tracy (Joe), Rob, and Kelly (Kenny); her grandchildren, Jolee, Ina, and Derek; her great-grandson, Kayson John; nieces Wendy Bailey (Robert) and Debbie Slaughter; and her beloved cat, Alfredo.
Her services will be held on Friday, November 15, at 10 a.m. at Rivera Funeral Home on Rodeo Road in Santa Fe, NM.
Rivera Family Funerals
and Cremations
417 East Rodeo Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 989-7032
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