Gretchen Lynn

Roundtree

Gretchen Lynn Roundtree was born on June 3, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, and departed this life on August 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio, at the age of 66.

Although born in Dayton, Gretchen grew up on Toledo's North Side, in the neighborhood affectionately known as "Out Stickney." She attended Toledo Public Schools and spent her formative years surrounded by family, friends, and a community that helped shape the strong and independent woman she became.

As an adult, Gretchen returned to Dayton, where she lived for many years. Throughout her life, she worked in various occupations, including as a nurse's aide caring for others, and at a bookstore. Wherever life took her, Gretchen maintained the independence and strength that were such important parts of who she was.

Gretchen was truly one of a kind—funny, full of personality, loving, and never afraid to speak her mind. She lived life on her own terms. Although she never married and had no children of her own, her life was filled with family and people she loved. Those who knew her will remember her humor, her strength, her unmistakable personality, and the laughter and memories she leaves behind.

Gretchen was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Mary Francis Luton; her sisters, Pamela Roundtree, Marlene Walker Roundtree, and Darlene Roundtree; her brother, Derrick Newsome; and nephews John and Brian.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her sister, Greta Pettaway; her brothers, Darryl Newsome and David Newsome (Cassandra); her Uncle Terry Giles; and close dear friends, Denise Howared, Stacey Summers, and Joanne Taylor.

She also leaves a loving generation of nieces and nephews: Antonio, Steve, Jazzmine, Dewayne, Damion, Danielle, Desmond, Dawn, Desairee, Davonna, David, Darryle, Derrick, Dewana, Shavon, Tenillie, Darius, David, Kamelah, Michelle, Andre, and Brian, along with extended family members and friends.

Gretchen's was a life lived in her own way. Her journey took her from Dayton to Toledo, back to Dayton, and ultimately back to Toledo. Through the different seasons of her life, she remained strong, independent, funny, loving, and unmistakably herself.

Her family will cherish the laughter, the stories, the good times, and those moments that could only happen when Gretchen was around. She will be remembered as a beloved sister, aunt, niece, and friend whose personality made her impossible to forget.

Rest peacefully, Gretchen. Your journey here is complete, but your story lives on in all who knew and loved you.

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