Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
Houma, Louisiana
May 8, 1961 – May 16, 2020
GRANT
Mr. Wayne L. Grant a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana entered Heaven's gates to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He retired from the Sheraton Hotel of New Orleans after 34 years of service and soon after he was employed by Children's Hospital. Beloved Husband of 35 years Mrs. Detra T. Grant. Son of Ms. Evelyn Carter. Son-in-Law of Mr. Wallace Toney and the late Mrs. Ernestine Toney. Proud Father of Teoka, Wakeisha and Darrelyn Grant (Glen Thomas(Fiance'). Three grandchildren, DaMario Bernard, Frank Oliver, Jr. and Khody Grant. Brother of Keith (Darlene) Grant and Karen (Clifford) Carter. Brother-in-law of Gilda, Darrell, Gary Toney, Tyra (Gary) Forrest, Cassandra (Paul) Williams, Rick Singleton, Elfrida Harris, Brenda Thomas, Toriano Edwards and the late Anthony Underwood. Godfather of Travis Carter. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Due to government regulations, only a limited number of family, friends, members of Israelite Baptist Church, Blessings Beyond International Church, Children Hospital of New Orleans, Sheraton New Orleans and Entergy Services, Inc. are invited to attend the Visitation on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Private Graveside Service at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Evangelist Charmaine Baker-Fox, Officiating. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.
The family of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Phi Sigma Chapter, Gretna, La. offers our sincere condolences during your time of bereavement. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, Leaning on God.
Claudia Celestand
May 31, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Erander Guss
May 23, 2020 | Coworker
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our Deepest Sympathy To Detra And Your Family. RIP Wayne Grant.
Ray and Cassandra Bolds
May 23, 2020 | Friend
Condolences, prayers and my heart felt love is extended to Ms. Detra and the Grant family. ... And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
Cassandra Ebanks
May 23, 2020 | Friend
To the Grant Family, You all have our deepest Sympathy, and we are keeping you in our prayers. From The Tobias Family
Stacey Tobias
May 22, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Neighbor
my condolences
Joseph and johnna ferdinand
May 22, 2020 | Coworker
Earth has no sorrow Heaven can not heal, my thoughts and prayers are with The Grant family in this your time of bereavement.
Krishana Welch-Pike
May 22, 2020 | Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Our Heartfelt Condolences To The Family And Friends Of Wayne Grant. RIH
Ray And Cassandra Bolds
May 22, 2020 | Classmate
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dianne Morgan
May 22, 2020
