April 24, 1935 – December 31, 2023
Joan Ramey Fletcher, 88, of Carmel, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
She was born April 24, 1935, in Mitchell, Indiana, to the late Clayton and Evangeline (Lewis) Ramey.
Joan was a graduate of Mitchell High School. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana University, where she was a member of Tri Delta Sorority. She married David A. Fletcher and was an elementary school teacher in Mitchell, Indiana, and Tacoma, Washington. Joan left teaching to fulfill her most treasured role of wife, mother, and grandmother. She also enjoyed memberships in the Tri Kappa Philanthropic Sorority and the Stansfield Circle Group.
Joan is survived by her sons, Mark Allen Fletcher and John David (Kristine) Fletcher; grandchildren, Clayton Allen (Ellie) Fletcher, Kyle David (Bridget) Fletcher, Broc Harrison Fletcher, and Haylie Evangeline Fletcher; and great-grandson, Murphy David Fletcher.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, David A. Fletcher; brother, Larry (Jan) Ramey; brother-in-law, Dr. Robert (Maralyn) Burton.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, at Jacob Finger United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of the service at the church.
In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joan’s memory to the NIL for Indiana University Football and/or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
