Claretha Joyce Howard Chestnut, 90, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Apr. 6, 2024. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., Apr. 12, 2024 at Bethel C.M.E. Church. Services will be held 1:00pm on Sat., Apr. 13, 2024 at Bethel C.M.E. Church. Burial will be held at Palms Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Novell “Larry” Chestnut, Stanley Chestnut, Timothy Chestnut, and Paula Saffold; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.