Joanne Lois Ottmar-Suddeth (Lowe), of Clawson (Oxford), passed away July 12, 2017. She was 78.

Survived by her children: Timothy Robert Suddeth, Steven Howard Suddeth, and Jeffrey Scott Suddeth; grandchildren: Amanda Bourassa (Suddeth), Cody Suddeth, Myles Suddeth, Hannah Suddeth, Gavin Suddeth, and Brooklyn Suddeth; great-grandchildren: Lane and Kase Bourassa; sisters: Gwendolyn Borton and Patricia Olesek.

Preceded in death by her parents Leonard Keith Lowe and Gladys Willeminia Wilkie and her grandson Aaron Suddeth.

Joanne had a deep love for horses and country music. She enjoyed training and caring for her horses while instilling the same passion in her children and grandchildren. She was active with Oakland County 4-H clubs and events, as well as Oxford and Clarkston Equestrian teams.

She was a coach and mentor. She will be missed by many and always remembered.

Memorials may be made to the 4H Club of Oakland County; P.O. Box 365 Davisburg, MI 48350. Funeral service took place July 17 at Lynch & Sons in Oxford. Interment Ortonville Cemetery.