Vineta Gregory

Vineta Evelyn Gregory of Gerald, Missouri passed away on May 12, 2016 at her residence having reached the age of ninety four years, one month, and two days. She was born on April 10, 1922, in Potosi, Missouri, a daughter to the late Fred Metcalf and the late Nellie (Washburn) Metcalf. At the age of fourteen, Vineta was united in marriage to her late husband Arnold Gregory and had her first child at the age of fifteen.

After that, Vineta had six more children. Vineta’s husband passed in 1960 and she never remarried. She raised her boys to know the meaning of the Bible and the value of a dollar. Her boys were her world. Vineta was a very religious woman and happily active in the Pentecostal church. She loved to crochet and make quilts. Vineta canned and pickled all of her life until the age of ninety two.

Vineta is survived by her five sons: Fred Gregory of Gerald, George Gregory of Smiths Grove, Kentucky, Gary Gregory of Arlington, Texas, Jesse Gregory and wife Joyce of Union, and Warren Gregory and wife Margaret of Union; brother George Metcalf of Fort Wayne, Indiana; thirteen grandchildren; and many other extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents, Vineta is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arnold Gregory; two sons: Earl Gregory, Sr., and Clarence Gregory; grandchildren: Jennie and Shelby; sister Ann Rainey; and brothers: James Metcalf and Bill Metcalf.

Visitation for Vineta was held on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the DeClue Funeral Home from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM and on Monday, May 16, 2016, beginning at 9:00 AM until the time of service. A funeral service was held on Monday at 11:00 AM, in the DeClue Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Gard Daud officiating.

Honoring Vineta by serving as her pallbearers were Bryan Gregory, Daniel Gregory, Justin Gregory, Scott Zweifel, Dusty Wideman, and Kurt Wideman.

Interment and final prayers were held at the Rabbit Hollow Cemetery. All funeral arrangements have been cared for by the DeClue Funeral Home.