Obituary of Gretchen Joy Suddarth

Mrs. Gretchen Joy Suddarth, 80 , of Elsberry, MO, passed away Wednesday night, February 8, 2017 at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, MO. Born July 23, 1936 in Waukee, IA, she was the daughter of Burton Eugene and Agnes Genevieve Stump Bass. Gretchen was a 1953 graduate of Elsberry High School. She was united in marriage on June 11, 1955 in Elsberry to Norman Lynn “Buck” Suddarth. This union was blessed with three children: Rita, Debbie and Mick. Gretchen was a loving homemaker. Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Agness Bass; and her beloved husband of 43 years, Norman “Buck” Suddarth, who died on February 18, 1999. Survivors include three children: Rita Holt of Troy, MO, Debbie Suddarth and Mick Suddarth, both of Elsberry; and six grandchildren. Gretchen also leaves her brother, Burton Fleet “Bud” Bass and his wife, Darlene, of Brevard, NC; other relatives and friends. Per Gretchen’s final wishes, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 107 S. 5th Street; Elsberry, MO 63343.