With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gretta L. Embree of Washington, Iowa, born in Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gretta L. Embree to pay them a last tribute.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may we find a sense of peace, knowing that the memories we hold dear will continue to shape and inspire us, keeping Gretta's spirit alive in our hearts and actions. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness we show others and the joy we find in the ordinary moments of life.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Shirley Sisco and Dorothy Sisco (Elliott). She is survived by : her husband Max Embree of Washington, Iowa; her children, Rick Green (Debi) of Waxahachie, Texas, Del Green of Springfield, Missouri and Denise Green of Lake Ozark, Missouri; her stepchildren, Lisa Pontier (Tim) of Prole, Iowa, Susan German (Scott) of Grinnell, Iowa, Mark Embree (Julie) of Washington, Iowa and Gina Beck (Chad) of Grinnell, Iowa; and also Hollis Sisco of Grinnell, Iowa.. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 28th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home (116 E Main St, Washington, IA 52353). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Rock Creek Cemetery (4254 Jewel St, Kellogg, IA 50112).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jones & Eden Funeral Home