Marice Johnson Gant's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2025 in Urbana, Illinois

Marice Johnson Gant

October 2, 1950 - April 21, 2025 (74 years old)

Urbana, Illinois

Marice Johnson Gant's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2025 in Urbana, Illinois

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Leek & Sons Funeral Home

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Marice Johnson Gant

October 2, 1950 - April 21, 2025 (74 years old)

Urbana, Illinois

Marice Johnson Gant Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marice Johnson Gant (Urbana, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 21, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marice Johnson Gant to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Anabelle McNeese and Annabelle McNeese; her husband CJ; and her siblings, Thomas McNeese, Eddie Lee Johnson, Rosemary, Barbara Jean Hardy, Elaine Sanders, Doretha Gordon, Diane McFarland and Denise Brown.

She is survived by: her sisters, SandraKay Bass and Everia Brown; her siblings-in-law, Top Dunn, Gary and Marice Gant (Johnson); and her siblings' children, Theodore Johnson of SanAntonio, TX, Archie Davis of San Antonio, TX, Lenda Dockery, Rashalonda Davis (Loretta) of Champaign, IL, Lashandra Davis of San Antonio, TX, Jemarice Gant of Champaign, IL and Keonte Gant of Champaign, IL.. She is also survived by 28 grandkids and 7 Great Grandkids: and a host of nieces and nephews, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leek & Sons Funeral Home



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1215 W Bradley Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

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