The daughter of Aubrey and Ola-May Harp she was born March 27, 1935. She married Abe Rowan Ratliff October 7, 1950, and had two children, Ruth Rowanna and Abe Rowan Jr. She worked at Sears for a number of years and for over thirty years at Kirkwood by the River caring for others. JoAnn was a member of Upper Room Baptist Church
She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved with her whole heart and gave tirelessly of herself to the care of others.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Abe, her brother Elgin Aubrey Harp, her sister Brenda Hovart, her mother Ola-May, her father Aubrey and her Aunt Flora Johnston who truly raised her.
She is survived by her brother, Ellis; daughter, Ruth; son, Rowan (Linda); six grandchildren - Michael, Adam, Joshua, Jonathan, Bud, and Hunter; many great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel on Friday, August 16, 2019, from 10:00-11:00 am with a funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Forest Crest Cemetery.
The family gives a special thanks to the many caregivers that helped take care of her during the decline of her health, especially to Kathy Edwards. We will be forever grateful.
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