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OOOH mama, if only you knew how much i miss and love you i just wish you could hold me and tell me everything is gonna be alright. you have taught me right from wrong and made things right even when they were wrong. you taught me everything i need to know about life except how to live without you, ya me and Zach are still trying to manage but mama we got it.....just wait on it Love Always and forever, Cella Bella <3

Mercedes Gretten

March 23, 2017 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Daughter

My deepest condolences to the family. An old childhood friend who I remember playing with at Hawthorne Hills. Rest in Peace darling.

Kimberly Levy

October 22, 2016 | Houston, TX

Nono was a joy to be around! I would always look forward to getting together with Brandon's family on special occasions. She could always bring a smile to my face!
So thankful we were recently all together to celebrate Bryce and Kendra's wedding. Nono and I had some fun conversations that night!! :)
You'll be missed Nolita!!

Ammie Neal

October 22, 2016 | Riverside, IA

My heart goes out to the family and am very sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman. She was like a sister to everyone. This is a reminder on just how short life is. She believed in me when others didn't so much . Thank you No No I will miss you and am very blessed to have known you.
With love Marsha May,( as she would call me.)

Marsha Harrington

October 22, 2016 | Cedar Rapids, IA

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Gretten Family from the Ginger/Stamps Family.My sister!!! I will miss you and always cherish every moment the lord allowed us to spend together..Love Always,

Ruben, Tasha, Jahmal and Rahmal

October 21, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the entire Gretten family. Nolita was a pillar in your family and will be missed dearly by you all. Stay strong during this difficult time.
Mario and Lynn Sanders
Tremaie Robinson

October 21, 2016

Rest in paradise old friend ❤

Carmen Martinez

October 20, 2016 | Cedar Rapids, IA

Nolita was my student and friend at Metro High School. My condolences to her family and friends. I sooo liked her and know she will be dearly missed.

Pat Martin

October 20, 2016 | Cedar Rapids

Thinking of Nolita and sending my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. I will always remember her smile.

Marcy Cain-Pennington

October 20, 2016

Nolita's Obituary

Nolita Oriana Gretten, 47 of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Homegoing services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Gospel Tabernacle Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. A private family inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.

Nolita was born November 26, 1968 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Murray Hillsman and Angela (Hauke) Gretten. She attended Metro High School in Cedar Rapids. Nolita was working for Nordstroms. She enjoyed gambling, having a good time, and spending time with her many friends and family, especially her grandkids.

Nolita is survived by her son, Zachary (Heather) Gretten; daughter, Mercedes (Steve) Gretten; two grandchildren, Dezmun Butler and Elijah Butler and one on the way; her brothers, Butch (Pam) Gretten and Murray Hillsman; her sisters, JackieMae (Laken), Deanna Gretten (Tammy), Victoria Robinson, Valeria Hillsman, and Tammy Smith; her nieces, Tiffany (Lewis) Williams, Keri Gretten (Ele and Cy), and Alexa Gretten; her nephews, Khristian Wright, Drew (Jen) Hebert, Bryce (Kendra) Gretten, Brandon (Tiffany) Bilek, Nick Gretten, and Dakota Gretten; along with her extended family, the Robinson family and the Jennings family.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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