Juanita Sterchi

Juanita Reid Sterchi, 97, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at a local health care facility.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robin Earl Sterchi; her parents, John and Emma Reid; four brothers, Paul, Claude, Quintus and Woodrow Reid; and a son-in-law, Larry Malone.She is survived by three children, Robbie Bennett, of Lawrenceville, Ga., Bette Malone and William (Marilyn) Sterchi, both of Harrison; four grandchildren, Don Bennett, China, Elizabeth (John) Lawless, Grayson, Ga., Emily (Steve) Lewis, Chattanooga, Sarah (Jeff) Boland, Grayson, Ga.; four great-grandchildren.Mrs. Sterchi and her husband, Robin, were among the charter members of St. John United Methodist Church. She was also a founding member of the Murray Hills Garden Club. Juanita was an active and beloved member of both organizations having served each in various offices. She was also a former member of the Tennessee Water Color Society. At the age of 65, she fulfilled her desire to become an artist by taking water color painting lessons at the Hunter Art Gallery. Her beautiful floral paintings grace many homes in the Chattanooga area.The family wishes to express thanks and deep appreciation to her caregiver, Earline Hudgins. The family also would like to thank NHC Healthcare and Hospice of Chattanooga for their kind and compassionate care.The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday at St. John United Methodist Church.Services for Juanita will follow at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Sherry Boles officiating.Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Hamilton Beach, CA 90266.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.