Gretchen "Gret" Manternach Gibson's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2025 in Mooresville, North Carolina

Gretchen "Gret" Manternach Gibson

January 7, 1938 - December 28, 2025 (87 years old)

Mooresville, North Carolina

Gretchen "Gret" Manternach Gibson's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2025 in Mooresville, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home

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Gretchen "Gret" Manternach Gibson

January 7, 1938 - December 28, 2025 (87 years old)

Mooresville, North Carolina

Gretchen Manternach Gibson Obituary

The memory of Gretchen Manternach Gibson of Mooresville, North Carolina, who passed away on December 28, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gretchen Manternach Gibson to pay them a last tribute.

Though Gretchen has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her husband Bill; her parents, Alvin Stuart and Martha Herlinger Manternach; and her brother-in-law David Gordon. She is survived by: her sister Kay Gordon; and her children, John Gibson (Cathy), Bill Gibson (Marti) and Elizabeth Richey (Charles). She is also survived by grandchildren and eight cherished great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chautauqua Institution, P. O. Box 28, One Ames Ave., Chautauqua NY 14722 ([email protected]) or Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home



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