Nina Imogene Gross was born February 2, 1932 in Bollinger County, Missouri the daughter of Oscar & Nola (Killian) Hale and passed away on July 14, 2009 in Fredericktown at the age of 77 years.
Nina was preceded in death by her parents, six (6) brothers Alan Hale, Orlando Hale, Hubert Hale, W.C. (Dub) Hale Howard Hale & Steven (Dines ) Hale. Four (4) sisters Gertrude Baker, Mary Jane Mathes, Juanita Hale & Pauline Wilkinson.
Nina is survived by her husband Al Gross whom she married on September 1, 1950 at Pocahantas, Arkansas. Two (2) daughters Wanda and husband Albert Lindsey of Fredericktown and Barbara Skiles and husband Joe of Marquand. One (1) brother G.A. Hale of Granite City, Illinois and One (1) sister Runa Gross of Fredericktown.
Two Granchildren Heather Mongey and Tara Reeves. Five (5) great grandchildren Jordyn Francis, Austin Reeves, Nathan Reeves, Taylor Reeves and Cole Mongey.
Nina was a member of Second Church. She enjoyed camping, reading and playing with grandkids.
VISITATION; 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009 FOLLIS & SONS FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL SERVICES; 11:00 A.M. SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 FOLLIS & SONS CHAPEL
INTERMENT ; SNOWDENVILLE CEMETERY
OFFICIATING. REV. MARSHAL LINK & REV. ROBERT DON WRIGHT
PALLBEARERS JOHN SMALLEN, CLINTON SMALLEN, RICKY HALE, STEVE HALE, BOB STEVENS & CHAD REEVES