4.10.1960 to 9.19.2022
Born to Gene Sanders and Beulah Roper. She had an older sister Clita and a younger brother Nikki. In the early 1970’s she lived in Augusta, Kansas where her father opened a donut shop. In 1975 she went to live with Hilda and Gertrude Terrones family Where she found her sister Mary and brothers Freddie and Mario. JoReta was the 1st of many Foster children the Terrones’s would adopted. In 1978 She married Jim Myers of Peabody, Kansas. Marriage produced 2 children James D (Jimmy) and Joseph M (Joe). The marriage was short lasting a little over 2 years. 1980s thru 1997 JoReta lived in Worcester, Massachusetts. In October of 1997 JoReta decided she wanted to move back to the Wichita metro area to rekindle a relationship with Floyd Ward (Butch). February 2000 JoReta diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable cervical cancer. They use what was called “experimental radical radiation treatments” to kill the cancer. In May of 2000 the cancer was gone but she may only have a few weeks to live. 3 months later when she had not died a very wonderful doctor named William Kilgore stepped up to save her life and bring quality of life back to her. His efforts leading to groundbreaking medical research in the treatment of bowel disorders. He and God gave JoReta an extra 23 years of life. In May of 2013 Floyd and JoReta moved to Colorado, settling in Fowler, Colorado. JoReta did love her animals having many dogs and cats over the years. She was heard to say they were waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge. On September 19th at around 4:20 am JoReta went to meet them. She is survived by her Husband Floyd R Ward Jr currently of Fowler, Colorado her sons Jimmy Myers wife Nikki and daughter JoReta Ann, Joe Myers, daughter Lily, and Floyd and his children, JoReta’s mother Beulah Roper and family. The Terrones family Sister Mary husband Andy Rojas, brother Freddie Terrones and his family and Mario’s family. And her extended group of family and friends. See full Obituary go to Legacy.com Celebration of her life 11/19/2022 arrive noonish Covered dish starting at 12:30. Elks Lodge 121 E Pine Ave, El Dorado, KS. All are welcome. If you wished to help Floyd with the debt left behind go to. https://gofund.me/af32c5e6
