Gretchen Smith Truslow, long term resident of Greenville, South Carolina, joined her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2018. Gretchen was born in Fair Haven, New Jersey, to parents Merrill Sewall Smith and Louise Antoinette Rathbone Smith, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her brother Merrill Sewall Smith, Jr. "Chip". Gretchen attendedContinue Reading
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on September 20, 2018:
A Peaceful White Lilies Basket was sent on September 20, 2018
Marty, We join you in celebrating the life of your beautiful Mom. Because of her, weve been blessed with you and an incredible friendship. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Marsha & Ali
Old Student
left a message on September 19, 2018:
Gretchen was one of my teachers at CCES, a long time ago, and our entire class could see her caring and compassion within the class room. She really had the uncanny ability to make a difficult subject very easy to understand. I am forever grateful.
The Duncan's
left a message on August 28, 2018:
With Heartfelt Sympathy to the Truslow Family,
May you rely on the God of all comfort to help you to endure your days ahead.
"God is our refuge and strength"
(Psalms 46:1).
May you rely on the God of all comfort to help you to endure your days ahead.
"God is our refuge and strength"
(Psalms 46:1).
Jon Blake
left a message on August 27, 2018:
My brothers, David, Peter and I knew and admired Gretchen from our days at Rumson Country Day School in the late 40s and early 50s. Our father co-founded the school and Mom and he nurtured students, faculty, staff, parents and alums for decades. They would have said she was among the most able and likeable students in their long tenure.
Gretchen and i lost track of each other of each other for 40 years until, l through the school’s alumni magazine, i reached out to her in Greenville and learned of the terrible challenges she had endured . We corresponded or talked by phone until a few weeks before her death. I was in awe by how she had maintained friendships on two continents, retined her keenness of mind and sense of humor and above all her generosity of spirit.
When her and our old school opens in a week or so, its American flag will be flying at half mast in he honor
Jon Blake
Gretchen and i lost track of each other of each other for 40 years until, l through the school’s alumni magazine, i reached out to her in Greenville and learned of the terrible challenges she had endured . We corresponded or talked by phone until a few weeks before her death. I was in awe by how she had maintained friendships on two continents, retined her keenness of mind and sense of humor and above all her generosity of spirit.
When her and our old school opens in a week or so, its American flag will be flying at half mast in he honor
Jon Blake
JW
left a message on August 23, 2018:
My condolences to the family, may you find comfort in god and comfort in his promise of a ressurection.- John 5:28,29
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Irma L.
left a message on August 23, 2018:
Dear family , I extend my condolences to you for the loss of your dear love one , Gretchen . It is my hope , until now that you have been receiving comfort to help with your grief . Please be assured that God has Gretchen in His memory . Also there is a Promise given to Gretchen by God in His words at John 11:25 and Isaiah 25:8.
Errol
left a message on August 22, 2018:
I offer my condolences to the family for your loss. Please take comfort in the promise found at John 5:28,29 of the time when we can be reunited with our dear loved ones again.
Sandra Young
left a message on August 20, 2018:
Marty: I've been praying for you and your family! I know she is in a better place! Look forward to catching up soon!
Laura Nugent
left a message on August 20, 2018:
Laura Nugent
Marty,
I was Gretchen's NYC friend. Came down to visit her sporadically over the last 15 years. I always enjoyed sharing thoughts with her, she had an astute mind. I will miss her and all the clippings she sent to me over the years, all very related to our conversations. I loved Gretchen. We first meet when I lived in Greenville 1980-84. I will see you Hank and Ben at the memorial service. My thoughts are with you.
She is in a better place now.
Laura
Marty,
I was Gretchen's NYC friend. Came down to visit her sporadically over the last 15 years. I always enjoyed sharing thoughts with her, she had an astute mind. I will miss her and all the clippings she sent to me over the years, all very related to our conversations. I loved Gretchen. We first meet when I lived in Greenville 1980-84. I will see you Hank and Ben at the memorial service. My thoughts are with you.
She is in a better place now.
Laura
A caring person
left a message on August 19, 2018:
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Losing a loved one is probably the biggest heart break of them all, but there is hope.
Revelation 21:3-4 states 3. With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say:”Look!
The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Suzie Gaertner Grant
left a message on August 18, 2018:
Dear Marty and Family, my Mom, Hanna, and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your Mom. I have very fond memories of Mrs. Truslow during our Pony Club and Foxcroft Farms days. My mom kept in touch with her over the years since and enjoyed their stimulating conversations during their many visits together. Peace be with you all during this difficult time.
Shiela
left a message on August 17, 2018:
I’m sorry to hear about your loss and pain and wanted to share the Bible’s hope of a resurrection at John 5:28,29 at a time when there is no more sickness pain or death right here on earth according to Revelation 21:3,4. May the god of comfort give you comfort by means of the scriptures in this time of bereavement.
Wendy Avery
left a message on August 16, 2018:
I have wonderful memories of Gretchen as my French teacher at CCES. In recent years we traded cards during the holiday season. All my best to Hank, Ben, and Marty.
Scott Gillespie
left a message on August 15, 2018:
I remember Mrs. Truslow from my days at CCES. She was a kind, gentle woman and a good teacher. Hank, my condolences to you, Marty, Ben and all of your families.
Kenneth Smith
left a message on August 15, 2018:
Dear Truslow Family,
We were greatly saddened by the news of Gretchen's passing. She had become a steady pen-pal with my Dad, Kenneth, her uncle and younger brother to her father, Merrill. We corresponded intermittently for over 20 years, but I picked up the pace considerably with Gretchen following my Dad's death in 2015. Yes, the cut-out articles were fun, enlightening and always apropos to my life. As my first cousin, I attended Gretchen's wedding to Hank. I was all of 10 years old, but I remember it in great detail. Gretchen was smart, eloquent and beautiful. Over the years, she helped my wife and I with sage advice as we raised our son who had mental health issues. We send our deepest condolences to you all. God has a special place for Gretchen, I can imagine her sorting and collating God's prayers right now! Love to you all, Rose-Marie and Ken Smith, Jr.
We were greatly saddened by the news of Gretchen's passing. She had become a steady pen-pal with my Dad, Kenneth, her uncle and younger brother to her father, Merrill. We corresponded intermittently for over 20 years, but I picked up the pace considerably with Gretchen following my Dad's death in 2015. Yes, the cut-out articles were fun, enlightening and always apropos to my life. As my first cousin, I attended Gretchen's wedding to Hank. I was all of 10 years old, but I remember it in great detail. Gretchen was smart, eloquent and beautiful. Over the years, she helped my wife and I with sage advice as we raised our son who had mental health issues. We send our deepest condolences to you all. God has a special place for Gretchen, I can imagine her sorting and collating God's prayers right now! Love to you all, Rose-Marie and Ken Smith, Jr.
Douglas Fraser Sullivan
left a message on August 13, 2018:
A wonderful lady! Thoughts and prayers to you all from Henry and Douglas Sullivan
James
left a message on August 12, 2018:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May our Heavenly Father Jehovah strengthen you with His promise to swallow up death forever and soon end all our suffering. (Rev. 21:3-5; Isa. 25:8) May His promises also comfort you during this difficult time.
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on August 11, 2018:
A Peaceful White Lilies Basket was sent on August 11, 2018
Our love and hugs to all the family. From Nina Senior, Nina, Dan, Charlie, Joe, Heidi, Jim
Susan Gaddy
left a message on August 10, 2018:
Gretchen Truslow was a favorite "adult" to me in childhood. She was warm, engaging, thoughtful and articulate in any conversation we had. Her children have all of these attributes. My condolences to my childhood friends Hank, Marty and Ben. Susan Gaddy (in Charleston)
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Expression of Sympathy
left a message on September 20, 2018:
A Peaceful White Lilies Basket was sent on September 20, 2018
Marty, We join you in celebrating the life of your beautiful Mom. Because of her, weve been blessed with you and an incredible friendship. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Marsha & Ali
Old Student
left a message on September 19, 2018:
Gretchen was one of my teachers at CCES, a long time ago, and our entire class could see her caring and compassion within the class room. She really had the uncanny ability to make a difficult subject very easy to understand. I am forever grateful.
The Duncan's
left a message on August 28, 2018:
With Heartfelt Sympathy to the Truslow Family,
May you rely on the God of all comfort to help you to endure your days ahead.
"God is our refuge and strength"
(Psalms 46:1).
May you rely on the God of all comfort to help you to endure your days ahead.
"God is our refuge and strength"
(Psalms 46:1).
Jon Blake
left a message on August 27, 2018:
My brothers, David, Peter and I knew and admired Gretchen from our days at Rumson Country Day School in the late 40s and early 50s. Our father co-founded the school and Mom and he nurtured students, faculty, staff, parents and alums for decades. They would have said she was among the most able and likeable students in their long tenure.
Gretchen and i lost track of each other of each other for 40 years until, l through the school’s alumni magazine, i reached out to her in Greenville and learned of the terrible challenges she had endured . We corresponded or talked by phone until a few weeks before her death. I was in awe by how she had maintained friendships on two continents, retined her keenness of mind and sense of humor and above all her generosity of spirit.
When her and our old school opens in a week or so, its American flag will be flying at half mast in he honor
Jon Blake
Gretchen and i lost track of each other of each other for 40 years until, l through the school’s alumni magazine, i reached out to her in Greenville and learned of the terrible challenges she had endured . We corresponded or talked by phone until a few weeks before her death. I was in awe by how she had maintained friendships on two continents, retined her keenness of mind and sense of humor and above all her generosity of spirit.
When her and our old school opens in a week or so, its American flag will be flying at half mast in he honor
Jon Blake
JW
left a message on August 23, 2018:
My condolences to the family, may you find comfort in god and comfort in his promise of a ressurection.- John 5:28,29
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Irma L.
left a message on August 23, 2018:
Dear family , I extend my condolences to you for the loss of your dear love one , Gretchen . It is my hope , until now that you have been receiving comfort to help with your grief . Please be assured that God has Gretchen in His memory . Also there is a Promise given to Gretchen by God in His words at John 11:25 and Isaiah 25:8.
Errol
left a message on August 22, 2018:
I offer my condolences to the family for your loss. Please take comfort in the promise found at John 5:28,29 of the time when we can be reunited with our dear loved ones again.
Sandra Young
left a message on August 20, 2018:
Marty: I've been praying for you and your family! I know she is in a better place! Look forward to catching up soon!
Laura Nugent
left a message on August 20, 2018:
Laura Nugent
Marty,
I was Gretchen's NYC friend. Came down to visit her sporadically over the last 15 years. I always enjoyed sharing thoughts with her, she had an astute mind. I will miss her and all the clippings she sent to me over the years, all very related to our conversations. I loved Gretchen. We first meet when I lived in Greenville 1980-84. I will see you Hank and Ben at the memorial service. My thoughts are with you.
She is in a better place now.
Laura
Marty,
I was Gretchen's NYC friend. Came down to visit her sporadically over the last 15 years. I always enjoyed sharing thoughts with her, she had an astute mind. I will miss her and all the clippings she sent to me over the years, all very related to our conversations. I loved Gretchen. We first meet when I lived in Greenville 1980-84. I will see you Hank and Ben at the memorial service. My thoughts are with you.
She is in a better place now.
Laura
A caring person
left a message on August 19, 2018:
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Losing a loved one is probably the biggest heart break of them all, but there is hope.
Revelation 21:3-4 states 3. With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say:”Look!
The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Suzie Gaertner Grant
left a message on August 18, 2018:
Dear Marty and Family, my Mom, Hanna, and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your Mom. I have very fond memories of Mrs. Truslow during our Pony Club and Foxcroft Farms days. My mom kept in touch with her over the years since and enjoyed their stimulating conversations during their many visits together. Peace be with you all during this difficult time.
Shiela
left a message on August 17, 2018:
I’m sorry to hear about your loss and pain and wanted to share the Bible’s hope of a resurrection at John 5:28,29 at a time when there is no more sickness pain or death right here on earth according to Revelation 21:3,4. May the god of comfort give you comfort by means of the scriptures in this time of bereavement.
Wendy Avery
left a message on August 16, 2018:
I have wonderful memories of Gretchen as my French teacher at CCES. In recent years we traded cards during the holiday season. All my best to Hank, Ben, and Marty.
Scott Gillespie
left a message on August 15, 2018:
I remember Mrs. Truslow from my days at CCES. She was a kind, gentle woman and a good teacher. Hank, my condolences to you, Marty, Ben and all of your families.
Kenneth Smith
left a message on August 15, 2018:
Dear Truslow Family,
We were greatly saddened by the news of Gretchen's passing. She had become a steady pen-pal with my Dad, Kenneth, her uncle and younger brother to her father, Merrill. We corresponded intermittently for over 20 years, but I picked up the pace considerably with Gretchen following my Dad's death in 2015. Yes, the cut-out articles were fun, enlightening and always apropos to my life. As my first cousin, I attended Gretchen's wedding to Hank. I was all of 10 years old, but I remember it in great detail. Gretchen was smart, eloquent and beautiful. Over the years, she helped my wife and I with sage advice as we raised our son who had mental health issues. We send our deepest condolences to you all. God has a special place for Gretchen, I can imagine her sorting and collating God's prayers right now! Love to you all, Rose-Marie and Ken Smith, Jr.
We were greatly saddened by the news of Gretchen's passing. She had become a steady pen-pal with my Dad, Kenneth, her uncle and younger brother to her father, Merrill. We corresponded intermittently for over 20 years, but I picked up the pace considerably with Gretchen following my Dad's death in 2015. Yes, the cut-out articles were fun, enlightening and always apropos to my life. As my first cousin, I attended Gretchen's wedding to Hank. I was all of 10 years old, but I remember it in great detail. Gretchen was smart, eloquent and beautiful. Over the years, she helped my wife and I with sage advice as we raised our son who had mental health issues. We send our deepest condolences to you all. God has a special place for Gretchen, I can imagine her sorting and collating God's prayers right now! Love to you all, Rose-Marie and Ken Smith, Jr.
Douglas Fraser Sullivan
left a message on August 13, 2018:
A wonderful lady! Thoughts and prayers to you all from Henry and Douglas Sullivan
James
left a message on August 12, 2018:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May our Heavenly Father Jehovah strengthen you with His promise to swallow up death forever and soon end all our suffering. (Rev. 21:3-5; Isa. 25:8) May His promises also comfort you during this difficult time.
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on August 11, 2018:
A Peaceful White Lilies Basket was sent on August 11, 2018
Our love and hugs to all the family. From Nina Senior, Nina, Dan, Charlie, Joe, Heidi, Jim
Susan Gaddy
left a message on August 10, 2018:
Gretchen Truslow was a favorite "adult" to me in childhood. She was warm, engaging, thoughtful and articulate in any conversation we had. Her children have all of these attributes. My condolences to my childhood friends Hank, Marty and Ben. Susan Gaddy (in Charleston)
Expression of Sympathy
left a message on August 9, 2018:
A Sentiments of Serenity Spray was ordered on August 9, 2018
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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