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2023
Myrtle Eileen Jordan Grantham left her earthly body to be with God at 12:24 PM on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Mrs. Grantham was born June 13, 1932, in Simpson County, Mississippi (Magee). Most of her friends and family called her by her middle name, Eileen. She Retired from Bellsouth and AT&T Management after more than 30 years of service. Eileen served as Queen of The Krewe Déjà Vu Du Monde in 1999, and as Queen of Krewe de Noblesse in 2007. She enjoyed going on cruises and flying to Las Vegas to see the shows. Eileen also loved playing Pirate with the Buccaneers of Lake Charles. Eileen loved fine dining and would never give up a chance to go dancing.
Mrs. Grantham is survived by her husband of thirty years, Russell W. Grantham. She is also survived by her daughters, Norma McVey (Mike) and Donna Reed; and her stepsons, Gabe Grantham and Casey Grantham. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Warren Nelson, Todd Nelson, Staci Reed Heath, Bryan Reed; and her step grandchildren, Allison McVey, Sara McVey, Athena Grantham, and Troy Grantham; also, her great grandchildren, Hayley Ney, Abby Heath, Haden Heath, Cassidy Rougeau and Nicholas Reed; and her great-great grandson, Wes Ney. She is also survived by her brother, Hershal Jordan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ola Jordan; her daughter, Suzanne Nelson; one brother and three sisters; and her granddaughter, Hannah Clair McVey.
Pallbearers are the Buccaneers of Lake Charles.
Her funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 14, 2023 in the Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles Chapel. Pastor Kevin Richard will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening, April 13, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and will resume on Friday morning from 9:00 AM until the start of the service at 11:00 AM.
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Donna Reed
April 13, 2023
Donna Reed
April 13, 2023
Melissa Rodriguez
April 13, 2023
My deepest condolences.
Donna and Mom at the Lauren Daigle concert
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Maw Maw 2 with Haden the man of her life!
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Mom with Norma and Donna
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Beautiful
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Christmas at Mom's
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Family
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Maw Maw 2 and Abby
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Love you MOm
Donna Reed
April 12, 2023
Mom,
I will miss you every day for the rest of my life. You were my best friend, and I will cherish all the time we spent together. We had some good times listening to music, your favorite Lauren Daigle, shopping out of town, and going to the LSU baseball game when they beat the Florida Gators at LSU. You made me laugh so much. Thank you for being my best friend and a wonderful mother! Most of all, I hope that you understand now that I wanted to be able to see you with all of my heart.
Gina Bassett
April 12, 2023
We were blessed to have Eileen in our family. Our get-togethers were always a lot of fun! Throughout the years, I enjoyed the pictures that she sent to us so that we could see each of the magnificent costumes that she and Russ wore every year to the Super Krewe Balls; especially, when both of them were in the crown court. Now, she is one of God’s Beautiful Angels in His Heavenly Court. As I remember Eileen, I am sending love and prayers for her and to Russ, all family members, and close friends that God Comfort's all of us during this time through the wonderful memories that each of us shared with Eileen.
Eileen and Hannah are Together Again She Really Missed and Loved Hannah
Mike Mcvey
April 12, 2023
Norma’s Sweet Momma Is With Her Grand-baby
Cinnamon Broussard
April 11, 2023
Mrs Myrtle the day God bless me to come into your life I was blessed, you were such a beautiful and caring woman inside and out and had so much love for people. rest easy and just know you’ll be dearly missed but not forgotten never til we meet again.
“Myrtle B”
Dave & Petey Miles
April 10, 2023
Our prayers go out to everyone
Jeanice Olmsted
April 10, 2023
A very special Lady May you rest in peace my friend!!! You will be truly missed !!!Praying for your family!!!
Brian Joubert
April 9, 2023
Deepest condolences to you Russ & Family.
From your Boost Mobile family
Suzanne Heath
April 9, 2023
It was always nice to visit with Eileen at family gatherings in the past. She loved her grandchildren & always had sweet things to say about everyone.
She always told me, “come see me”!! Prayers & love to family! Suzanne Heath
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