Grady-Clark, Melissa Ann 1971-2021

GRADY, CLARK, CORONA, GLAWE, BARTON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 12/13/2021 at 13:30:55

Melissa Ann Grady-Clark, Monona, Iowa, December 7, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Melissa “Missy” Ann Grady-Clark, 50, of Monona, Iowa on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Melissa Ann was born June 22, 1971 to Robert and Lourdes Crucis (Corona) Grady in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

As a Navy “brat”, Missy lived her early years in Groton, Connecticut and Norfolk, Virginia before her father settled his family in Monona. After graduating from MFL High School, Missy continued her education at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, Iowa where she earned an Administrative Office Association Degree.

Her work in the public safety communications field, and in affiliate marketing led her to reside in Kingsport, Tennessee and LaCrosse, Wisconsin before returning to her hometown. She was recognized several times for her excellent communication, interpersonal skills and for exceeding performance goals.

Melissa remained close with her high school classmates of 1989 as well as members of the Upward Bound program. They still roll their eyes when they recall her dry humor, and warmly remember her infectious giggle, love of laughter and independent spirit. In her spare time, Missy enjoyed playing bingo, sudoku puzzles, cross stitch and diamond art painting.

Missy is survived by her loving mother, Ludy; sisters, Mary Jane (Ricky Franta) Glawe and Michelle (Tony) Barton, both of New Ulm, Minnesota; four nieces and nephews, Crysten (Eric Simmons) Glawe, Arielle (Carlos) Glawe Gonzalez, Michael Glawe, Brennan Glawe and her faithful ginger cat, Freddie. We are thankful for her uncle and aunts, numerous crazy cousins, and friends who supported her and loved Missy for who she was. She will forever be in our hearts and missed very much every day.

Melissa was preceded in death by her father, Robert Grady on April 23, 2006.

Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 7 pm with a 6 pm rosary by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Monona, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before mass time at the church on Wednesday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Monona, Iowa with Rev. Chris Podhajsky as the celebrant.

Inurnment will be held at a later date at the St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Monona, Iowa.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

“Life is not the road we travel, but the hills and valleys we cross.” – MFL Class of 1989