Obituary of Lucy Ann Gehring

Lucy Ann Palazzo Gehring passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 in Houston, TX. Daughter of the late Jack Palazzo and Allah Lee Loomis, she was born in Houston, TX, attended the University of Houston, and lived her adult life in Pearland, TX, where she established a successful bookkeeping business.

 Lucy was a community leader, being a Former President of the Pearland Rotary Club, and a lifelong woman of faith. She loved beautiful things, which was evident in her artistic endeavors. Although many recognized her later in life for her business acumen, her talents as an artist and musician were profound. Her voice graced many choirs and functions with the elegance of an operatic soprano. She adorned her home, and others, with oil paintings. Both skills she has passed down to her children and grandchildren.

Lucy leaves behind a legacy of love and inspiration. She is survived by her beloved husband, John Herman Gehring Jr.; her children Jane Gehring Bretz (Theron Foster Bretz), Carl Martin Gehring (Teresa Fisher Gehring), Jean Gehring Cason (Clinton Eldon Cason); her grandchildren, Clark Gareth Bretz, John Anthony Gehring, Logan Daniel Cason, Michael Alexander Gehring, Henry Colin Cason, Alexandria Danielle Gehring; and a community that admired her spirit. Her life was a life of faith, art, and the beauty that she so admired.

Services will be held on Thursday March 7, 2024 at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581 with a visitation at 10:00AM and the funeral at 11:00. The family will hold a private burial following the service.