Retta Lorraine Underwood

Retta Lorraine Underwood obituary, Garden City, KS

Retta Lorraine Underwood

Retta Underwood Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Garnand Funeral Homes - Garden City on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Retta Lorraine Underwood, 72, passed away on August 20, 2025, in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on November 20, 1952, the daughter to Loran N. Underwood & Betty Lou Buck.
She was a strong-willed woman, but also fair and kindhearted. She loved cats, dogs, lighthouses, America, her friends, and her family. Retta was a nurse for most of her life and was beloved in the community by her fellow nurses, doctors, and most of all her patients.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Family suggests memorial be given to St. Catherine Hospice and Finney County Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com
Garnand Funeral Home 412 N. 7th St., Garden City, Ks 67846
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