Melva Gantt Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 17, 2026, at the age of 82, Melva Gantt of Edgewater, Maryland passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin H. Renner and Orpha O. Renner; and her grandson Nick Clayton. She is survived by: her children, Sharin Brown (Keith Tackett) of Gates, NC, Tammy Barlow (Ernie) of Chesapeake, VA, Donna Smith (Steve) of Edgewater, MD and Kenny Clayton of Baltimore, MD; her siblings, James Renner (Alice) of Coco Beach, FL, Garland Fisher (Linda) of Douglassville, PA and Connie Caddington; her brother-in-law Ward Caddington; her grandchildren, Richard Smith, Jeremy Barlow (Kate), Jaysen Barlow (Emily), Christopher Brown and Keri Throckmorton; her great grandchildren, Christina, Lindsey, Tyler, Steven, Sadie and Kayden; her great great grandchild Hayes; her nieces and nephews, Erica, Amy, Zachary and Christopher; and her friends, Merrijeanne Mulligan and Kathryn Coursey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037.
