Harriet Joy Sickler

Harriet Joy Sickler, 81, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away on February 3, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Sickler was born in Washington, DC on November 9, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. William Jones.

Harriet moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida in 1988 coming from Fort Washington, Maryland.

Her life was full of simple pleasures such as; spending time with family, gardening with the love of her life, relaxing by the pool admiring the view of her orchids and enjoying a good book. She could often be found in the kitchen humming a tune and even versions she made up. She always enjoyed going out for a meal that she didn’t have to cook. Watching the Wheel of Fortune followed by Jeopardy was a daily staple. Harriet loved listening to jazz on Saturday nights with her husband, remembering great times out dancing with friends.

She was active at Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic church where she sang in the church choir and served on the Council of Catholic Women. She was regularly finding typos in the newspaper and well everywhere. She enjoyed her crossword puzzles in the morning with her French vanilla coffee and, last but not least, ending the day with something sweet, like ice cream.

The love she had for her kids was unspeakable which was passed on when she became a grandma and great-grandma. She taught us all how to bake, most importantly Christmas cookies, always adding a surprise ingredient with extra love, something we will forever cherish.

The place she called home since 1988 was full of family memories that were something she couldn’t leave behind. Her final wish was to be at home and we are happy that was possible with the support of Treasure Coast Hospice.

She was the epitome of easygoing, always thinking of others first. Never causing you to feel she was doing anything out of obligation. Her spirit and energy surrounds us still because it lives on, in all of us whose lives were blessed by her beautiful nature.

Survivors include, husband of 59 years, John Sickler of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; daughter, Stephanie Stovall of Huntington, Maryland; son, John (Mario Roa) Sickler, Jr of West Palm Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Krystal (Roger) Edwards and Kasey Stovall, both of Huntingtown, Maryland; great-granddaughter, Kyleigh Edwards of Huntingtown, Maryland; and sister, Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Hancock of Fort Pierce, Florida. She was predeceased by her brother, William “Billy” Jones, Jr and son-in-law, Roger Stovall, Jr.

Together we celebrate the greatest gift of all — knowing an amazing woman who so graciously touched our lives.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 11 AM in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. A reception will follow at the Haisley Tribute Center 2041 SW Bayshore Boulevard, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34984. An interment ceremony will be planned for a later date at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 930 SW Tunis Avenue, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34953. The family suggests the contributions be noted for “music needs”.