Gretchen G. Mann
July 8, 1943 ~ May 1, 2021
Gretchen G. Mann, a resident of New Braunfels, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the age of 77. Gretchen was born on July 8, 1943 in Texarkana, AR to the late Harold Mann and Josephine Riddle Mann. She was employed as a registered nurse for most of her professional career. Gretchen was an artist. She loved art of all kinds, and most recently, had a passion for painting and hiding rocks. She belonged to the New Braunfels Rocks Group and had family and friends hide her painted rocks all over Texas. She loved music, animals and the beach. Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Josephine Mann; sister, Jennifer Josephine Smith and by her son-in-law, Gery Lee Jernigan. Survivors include her two daughters, Kim Jernigan and Katie Smith Young and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Brittany Lee Jernigan (Chad Smith), Riley Josephine Young and Jack Alan Young. A special thank you to Margaret Evans who showed Gretchen love and compassion during the last days of her life. A Celebration of Gretchen’s Life is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Gretchen will be laid to rest at the Shannon Rose Hill Burial Park in Ft. Worth.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
For my Favorite Cousin With much love, Mary Gay
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending so much love and hugs. God bless you and the fam.
So sorry for your loss! Gretchen was a wonderful loving lady – always kind. I think she would love this tree planted in her name!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My beloved cousin was absolutely fearless. When we were in our early teens (with no driver’s license), one Thanksgiving at our Grandparent’s in Durant, the four of us sneaked out to take a joy-ride. GG was behind the wheel and we cruised down the quiet, pitch-black streets of that sleepy little town. Feeling so grownup and invincible, we smoked cigarettes, sang along with the radio and trembled at the excitement of the night. Gretchen was the soul of our small group of cousins with whom we shared many years of love and laughter. Always the leader of our tiny group, she led us on many thrilling adventures that took us to the precipice of danger. Well, that fateful night, we unknowingly turned the wrong way on a one-way street and soon heard the dreaded sound of a police siren. The officer, knowing, Mom and Grandad, guided us home where our folks gave us a “what for.” Their secret giggles, I am convinced to this day, were hidden behind their scowls and scoldings. How blessed we were to have Gretchen in our lives. I always looked up to her. I love her eternally and miss her terribly. Mary Gay Caven
Prayers for your family. Our deepest condolences.
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Wonderful memories. Wish we could be there to share the celebration of her life with you. Love to all.