Juanita A. Clark

Juanita Clark-Bretz, daughter of Vernon and Lois Clark, was born at Hays, Kansas, October 1, 1917. She came to death may 8, 2011, having reached the age in excess of 93 years. She graduated from High School at St. Francis, Kansas and took nurses training at Denver General Hospital. Following marriage she continues her education at Phillips University. In 1943 she married Rev. Charles Bretz at the church he served at Dighton, Kansas. From that time she joined her husband in the ministry of the Christian Church. Together they served churches in four states, and after retirement, did special work in five major congregations. Juanita was a Choir Director, Soloist, Teacher, and a recognized leader in Women's Work, and a speaker at Women's Activities. Of special interest was her work in The Order of The Eastern Star and the P.E.O. She was on the state programs of the P.E.O. in Louisiana and gave leadership in her group in Kansas City. Her life was given in loving service to family, church, and friends. Those who knew her unite in mourning her death, but rejoice because of her Christian Faith. Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, Robert Clark of Florida and Kenard Clark of Kansas City and a companion sister, Dr. Nadya Keller of Natchitoches, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Charles Bretz, a daughter Dessie Hull and her husband Dan, two granddaughters, Toni and Holly Hull , all of Durant. Also surviving are six great grandchildren; Daniel and wife Randi, Anthony and Robert Ragle, Cory and Katrina Carl, all living in the Durant and Yuba communities. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at First Christian Church with Rev. J.C. Mitchell and Dr. Charles Bretz officiating. Family hour will be 6-8 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Brown's Funeral Service Durant. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at Caddo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel and Randi Ragle, Cory and Katrina Carl and Anthony and Robert Ragle. Memorials can be made to the Dr. Charles and Juanita Bretz Scholarship Fund at the First Christian Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. PDF Printable Version

Juanita A. Clark

October 2, 1917 - May 8, 2011