Gretchen Ann Braun Swinney, cherished friend, sister, wife, momma, and GiGi passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven by her loving husband, John; her parents, …; brothers … and sister … She is survived by her children, Paul and Kristi Swinney from Oklahoma City and their children,…; Mary Beth and Steve Battles from Mont Belvieu, TX and their children, …; Sarah and Mark Walsh from Old Lyme, CT and their children, Colleen, Kelly, and Kate; and her sister …
Gretchen was born on October 24, 1940 in Hobart, Oklahoma. She graduated from Hobart High School in 1958. She attended OSU for one year as a music major, then attended St. Anthony’s School of Nursing and graduated in 1962 …
A visitation will be held Monday, February 12, from 5-7 at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home, 1401 NW 23rd Street. A rosary will follow at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 13 at 1:00 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1901 NW 18th St. in Oklahoma City …
Visit this link to read the full obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors – North May Ave on Feb. 9, 2024.