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Gretna Frances DaughertyPassing: April 23, 2025

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Monday, April 28th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, April 28th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Lawrenceport Cemetery

Monday, April 28th

MITCHELL – Gretna Frances Daugherty, 87, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence.

Born December 25, 1937, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Alfred and Ruth (Beasley) Johnson.  She was married to David Daugherty for 24 years.  Gretna later married William Wilson and he preceded her in death May 25, 2010 after being married for 28 years.  She re-married David Daugherty in June 2012 and he survives.

Gretna was a 1956 graduate of Mitchell High School and worked for many years at Mitchell Optical.  She enjoyed bowling, fishing, and painting.  Gretna loved to decorate her home and cook for her family.

Surviving are her husband, David Daugherty of Mitchell; children, Kevin (Rita) Daugherty of Bedford, Jeff (Sonya) Daugherty of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Denise (Mike) LaGrange of Fishers; grandchildren, Kaytlin Daugherty, Sara Martin, Kyrsten Daugherty, Carissa (Eli) Cox, Abby (Andy) Foist, Eric (Courtney) Grow, and Alex Grow; and siblings, Betty Kinder, Agatha (Richard) Tandy, and Carl (Carol) Johnson.

Her parents; husband, William Wilson; and siblings, Carolyn Mullins and Kenneth Johnson, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Paul Scott officiating.  Burial will be in Lawrenceport Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home.

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11 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Lisa. Tincher | Orleans, IM
    Date: April 28, 2025
    Denise, so very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to you and your family.
  2. Guest: Karon Chastain Wingarc | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: April 28, 2025
    I send love and hugs to the Daugherty and Johnson family. I was very close to both families growing up. And still have contact with Betty, Agatha and Deanna. Karon
  3. Guest: Nick Nix | Cicero, IN
    Date: April 27, 2025
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am praying for warm arms and strong, dry shoulders in this difficult time.
  4. Guest: Shelley Wigley | Mitchell
    Date: April 27, 2025
    Love and prayers for the family during this difficult time. Gretna was a beautiful, fun, loving lady and will be missed.
  5. Guest: Peg M Cameron | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: April 26, 2025
    Gretna was a Beautiful person inside and out , I Loved her with all my heart. She was my cousin , although we did not see each other much, I still loved and admired her. Sweetest Lady
  6. Guest: Tim Daugherty | Lansing, Mi.
    Date: April 26, 2025
    Condolences to the entire remaining family. Sincerely sorry for your loss.
  7. Guest: Sammie Justesen | Bedford
    Date: April 25, 2025
    Kevin, your many friends at the Lawrence County Art Association send our condolences. Your mother sounds like a wonderful person--much like you!
  8. Guest: Darlene Irwin | Mitchell
    Date: April 25, 2025
    Denise, Agatha, and all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, love and prayers for everyone.
  9. Guest: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Briner | Mitchell Ind
    Date: April 25, 2025
    We are so sorry for your loss. Greta was a precious lady, so sweet.
  10. Guest: Linda Hackler | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: April 25, 2025
    Greta was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. She was a patient, caring and loving person. Greta help me learn all about being an optician. She will be missed by everyone she came in contact with .
  11. Guest: Kevin and Sheryl Grow | Columbus, IN
    Date: April 25, 2025
    Praying for family and friends during this time of loss.

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