Charlene Gretz

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Charlene Gretz passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Webb City Health and Rehab on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was born to Charles and Esther (Ervine) Mosena on May 15, 1932 in Joplin, MO. Charlene was a 1949 graduate of Webb City High School. After graduation, she attended Joplin Junior College where she majored in business. She worked for Empire District Electric Company until the spring of 1960. Afterward, she became a stay-at-home mom.

Charlene married her high school sweetheart, Melvin Gretz on October 21, 1955 at Webb City First Christian Church. They were married for 56 years until Melvin’s passing on January 12, 2012. To this union was born a daughter, Sharon Kay.

Charlene was a member of Webb City First Christian Church and enjoyed helping in VBS, with the church newsletter, and various other opportunities at church.

Charlene enjoyed reading, crocheting, and working with her flowers.

She loved her family deeply and was so proud of her two grandsons, Jeffrey David Hollingshead and Joshua Franklin Hollingshead. She was a good listener and friend with a beautiful smile that would light up a room.

Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister, Nancy Lou Hensley.

She is survived by: daughter, Sharon and husband, John Peek (Webb City); grandsons, Jeffrey David Hollingshead (Paris, France) and Dr. Joshua Franklin Hollingshead (Wichita, KS) and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 6-7pm. Funeral will be held at Webb City First Christian Church on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Webb City First Christian Church. The family would like to express a very special thank you to mom’s caregivers at Webb City Health and Rehab, Compassus Hospice, and to mom’s roommate, Sharon Setser. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences. Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City.