Gretna B. Michels's obituary , Passed away on March 8, 2026 in Hurricane, West Virginia

Gretna B. Michels

July 2, 1929 - March 8, 2026 (96 years old)

Hurricane, West Virginia

Gretna B. Michels's obituary , Passed away on March 8, 2026 in Hurricane, West Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chapman Funeral Home

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Gretna B. Michels

July 2, 1929 - March 8, 2026 (96 years old)

Hurricane, West Virginia

Gretna B. Michels Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gretna B. Michels (Hurricane, West Virginia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 8, 2026 at the age of 96. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gretna B. Michels to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Douglas Burns and Sallie Elizabeth Burns (Boggess); her daughter Pomeranian (Lulu); her husband George Thomas "Tom" Michels; her daughter Ann Frances Dodrill; her stepchildren, Thomas W. Michels and Anne Wince; and her siblings, Agnes, Irene, Opal, Frances, Robert, Russell, Ray, Randall and Richard.

She is survived by: her grandsons, Brandon R. Dodrill and Dylan R. Dodrill (Makenzie); her great grandchildren, Myla and Kylie Dodrill; and her son-in-law Dennis R. Dodrill. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chapman Funeral Home



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3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526

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3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526

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