Mrs. Clara Lee Kretzer, age 85, of Franklin, Tenn., died Aug. 13, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was co-owner of Kretzer Builders. She was a bridal consultant at the Bridal Gallery and she also housed students for O’Moore College of Design. She was preceded in death by parents, Tommie and Minnie Abernathy Richardson; husband, Royce Kretzer; brother, James Richardson. Survivors include son, Steve Kretzer; daughter, Shelia (Dr. Jack) Whiteman; grandchildren, Leah Whiteman, Kaitlin and Austin Kretzer; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. Sam Bastian, staff of NHC Franklin, the ER and Cardiac Unit at Williamson Medical Center and the staff of Caris Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted noon Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Shiloh Church of Christ in Green Hill, Ala. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Jim Taylor and Leon Hines are officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Williamson County Humane Association, 138 Claude Yates Dr., Franklin, TN 37064, or Shiloh Church Cemetery Fund. Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 615-794-2289. williamsonmemorial.com.
