Gretchen Niva's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Gretchen Niva

June 9, 1936 - December 9, 2025 (89 years old)

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Gretchen Niva's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2025 in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels and Crematory

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Gretchen Niva

June 9, 1936 - December 9, 2025 (89 years old)

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Gretchen Niva Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gretchen Niva of Bowling Green, Kentucky, born in Cortland, New York, who passed away at the age of 89, on December 9, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gretchen Niva to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gordon B. Bradshaw and Evelyn Bradshaw (Fairbanks); and her brother Stephen Bradshaw. She is survived by: her husband George Niva; her children, Kim Johnson (Glenn), Todd Russell Niva (Felecia) and Adam Mitchell Niva; her sisters, Martha Bush (Richard) and Stephanie Dadey (Robert); her granddaughter Amber Ison (Scott Menix); and her great grandchildren, Lynlee Ison and Owen Ison. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Christ Episcopal Church (1215 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Expression of Sympathy may be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky and/or Christ Episcopal Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels and Crematory



Sat

Dec 13

Visitation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Christ Episcopal Church
1215 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Sat

Dec 13

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Christ Episcopal Church
1215 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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