Graveside service for Wanda “June” Grant, 84, Oskaloosa, will be 2 pm, Monday November 7, 2016, at Hardy Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
She died November 2, 2016, in McGehee, AR.
June was born January 10, 1932, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Haven Harold and Jessie L. Kelley Martin. She graduated from Wyandotte High School.
June worked for Otasco, Stockley-Van Camp and Scotch Cleaners in Lawrence. When June was not working she would spend her time with her husband Jess on the farm caring for the livestock and gardening. After many years of caring for 6 children, farming and work June spent her days reading books on murder mysteries or romance novels.
June married Jesse M. Grant Jr. in Kansas City, KS on March 27, 1948. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1999.
Survivors include 3 daughters Linda Faler and husband Lon of McGehee, AR, Ann Norris and husband Bob, Wichita, KS, Kelly Otterman and husband Kevin, Basehor, KS, 2 sons Rick Grant and wife Carol, Oskaloosa, KS, Mack Grant and wife Erika, Eudora, KS, daughter in-law wife of Brad Grant, 21 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters and a son Brad Grant of Lawrence, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
I worked with June at the dry cleaners for several years and got to meet several of her family when they stopped by to visit their mom. She always had so many funny stories about her life with Jesse and their kids but she was also so very proud of them all and you could hear it in her voice when she talked about them. Deepest sympathy to the family and I know June is up there reunited with Jesse and son Brad and will be watching over the rest of you.
Dear Rick and Family, may she rest in peace with your Dad….We had some good times working together at OTASCO many years ago…..MJH….
Sincere condolences to the family. Such a lovely mom, wife,grandma and friend. Prayers for the family.
I know she is happy to be with Uncle Jesse and Brad. I do remember many many happy hours of spending with the family. Love to all of my cousins my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always.