Loretta "The Lady" Grant's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois

Loretta "The Lady" Grant

February 25, 1958 - October 13, 2025 (67 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

Loretta "The Lady" Grant's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois

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Loretta "The Lady" Grant

February 25, 1958 - October 13, 2025 (67 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

Loretta Grant Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Loretta Grant of Carbondale, Illinois, who passed away on October 13, 2025 at the age of 67. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loretta Grant to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Everett Roe and Cynthia Roe (Provo); and her brothers, Carl Kestler (Corkey) and Everett "Butch" Roe. She is survived by: her children, Vivian Gentry (Jeff), Jimmy Grant and Coletta Grant; her grandchildren, Samantha Charles, Sydney Charles, Jimmy Grant, Jr., Novonna Grant and Montrell Neal; her great grandchild Arria Henderson; and her brother Larry Roe (Perry). She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Crain Funeral Home - Dongola (106 NW Front St, Dongola, IL 62926). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM at the St. John's Cemetery. A reception will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM at the Dongola Community Center (105 Oak St, Dongola, IL 62926).

In lieu of flowers and balloons, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pettett Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 23

Visitation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Crain Funeral Home - Dongola
106 NW Front St, Dongola, IL 62926

Thu

Oct 23

Funeral service

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Crain Funeral Home - Dongola
106 NW Front St, Dongola, IL 62926

Thu

Oct 23

Burial

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

St. John's Cemetery

Thu

Oct 23

Reception

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Dongola Community Center
105 Oak St, Dongola, IL 62926

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