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Carolyn Gantt Obituary

Mrs. Carolyn G. Gantt - SAVANNAH - Carolyn G. Gantt, entered into rest on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Hospice Savannah surrounded by her family. She was a native of Savannah, Ga. And attended the public schools of Chatham County and was a graduate of A.E Beach High School Class of 1954. She furthered her education at Savannah State College (University) and received a BS and Masters Degree in Education. She was employed by the Savannah Chatham Board of Education and retired after years of service. Her civic and social activities include Chatham Association of Educators; Georgia Association of Educators; AAUW; Savannah State College National Alumni Ass.; Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society; a charter member of Kappa Delta Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soroity. She had the distinct honor of being elected the first black PTA president of Jacob G. Smith where she greatly increased participation and attendance during 1979 - 80 school year. She was a devout member of St. Paul Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Mission, Gospel Choir, Deaconess Board and the Young Ladies Guild. She was preceded in death by her mother ; Hester Belle Smalls Knight, father Clifford Gibbons and her husband, Harold Gantt a brother, Willie Knight Survives are: one son, Roderick David ( Laura Y. ) Anderson of Mauldin SC; a stepson, Harold Lopez Williams, Sr., six grandchildren, Lindsay Shon Anderson of Savannah, Ga. and Alisha Nicole Anderson of Ft. Walton Beach, Fl, and Nakeea Dowdy of Mauldin , SC, Lauren Carr of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Harold Lopez Williams, Jr. and Shantel Williams all of Savannah, GA, four sisters, Mary T. ( Charles ) Robinson , Eunice Sidney Head all of Queens, NY , Vergie Goldie Williams of Savannah, GA, Dorothy Wright of Bronx, NY, one brother, Ernest Gibbons of Philadelphia, PA, raised just like her brother, Jacob Knight of Savannah, GA, a sister-in-law, Roberta Edwards of Savannah, GA, three great grandchildren a host of godchildren, nieces and nephews cousins and other relatives and friends. Sidney A. Jones & Campbell Funeral Services. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.sidneyajonesfh.com Savannah Morning News February 13, 2013 Please sign our Obituary Guest at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Gantt

22 Entries

Cora Asadi

January 5, 2014

To David and family
Carolyn was precious, compassionate, and a loyal friend. I will miss her,and never forget the wonderful person that she was. Our hearts are broken and our circle is now smaller but her goodness and kindness will remain with us forever. God has claimed his own.She was a jewel on earth and now she is wearing her heavenly crown. I mourn with you and for you.
Love
Cora

February 18, 2013

To the Gantt Family:

May the memories of joy and laughter help carry you through your sorrow. And may the peace that God provides, sustain you. (Philippians 4:7)

My condolences,
SJB.

Eddie Lotson

February 18, 2013

To the Gantt Family:
The sadness of the passing of Carolyn is felt by many. May the thought of knowing that friends share in your sadness be of comfort to you.
Beach High classmate of 54

Julius Brantley

February 16, 2013

I just want to say R.I.P to one of my favorite classmates, you will always be remembered as a special person.

Vickie Hatchett

February 16, 2013

I feel very fortunate to have known Mrs. Gantt. I worked with her for many years at Jacob G. Smith. She taught me so much. She was a fine and gentle woman and she will be sadly missed. Heartfelt sympathy and kindest thoughts to her beloved family and friends in this time of sorrow.

Carol & Gerald Wright

February 16, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Delhirose Roberts

February 15, 2013

Words cannot express how much Carolyn has meant to our family. We are both saddened by our loss and comforted by the thought of her blessed freedom. She is in good company.

Joining the family in mourning,
Doris (Timothy & Taylor) Valmont, Delhirose, Arthur (Patricia, Mack, Kabrim and Kayson), Donna (James) and Dionne (Vada, Mekhi and Deandrea) Roberts

Dr. Jimmy L. & Brenda G. Veal

February 15, 2013

To the Gantt Family:
Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy. You are in our prayers. I have so many fond memories of her at St. Paul. May God continue to bless and keep you is our prayer.
Brenda Groover-Veal

Charlotte Wilbur

February 15, 2013

Good Bye my dear and faithful friend. You were my mentor and my friend. I will always remember you, our laughter and tears together and the lessons you taught me. I will miss you. Charlotte Walker Wilbur, Jay and Allison

Betty Jones

February 14, 2013

To My Family, Words cannot express the emotions we feel at this time in the passing of Carolyn. She will always be remembered for her love of family and friends. Even though she was unable to attend the last family reunions her heart was there with us in Virginia and Statesboro. Our last conversation was about memories of various family events and how we always seem to pull together because we were family. I know that I could call on her at anytime for anything and I thank God for placing Carolyn in our family. We will miss you but we know that all is well with you now as you rest in the Lord awaiting that trumpet sound.
The Jones Family

February 13, 2013

Carolyn and I met in First grade at Paulsen Elem. and graduated from A.E. Beach High School class of 1954. Even though we did not always keep in touch I knew we were forever friends.

Fifty two years ago, I met my husband at Carolyn's home. In September, I called her to tell her we were in the area celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary. We chatted and laughed about the old times and the night I met Bob at her home. She invited us to come by but because of weather conditions we were unable to visit with her.

The last time I saw her was a brief visit to her home with my youngest sister Laura, who was a coworker of hers. It was clear to me that her health was declining at that time.

I will forever cherish the memories of the the great times we shared. My classmate, friend, and Soror.

Katie Williams Hatchel
Silver Spring, Maryland

Amy O'Conner Guggino

February 13, 2013

Where do I start, Mrs. Gantt was my first grade teacher and I loved her. She was always smiling and quick to laugh. She was beautiful both inside and out and so very smart. She always stood up for her students and was so encouraging each day. Like many others, she was the teacher that I came back years later to see just because she had made such an impression on me. I thank God that he blessed me with her as my teacher all those years ago, because she truly was a wonderful teacher. She will be missed. So sorry for your loss, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

February 13, 2013

Mrs. Gantt was my daughter,Amy's first grade teacher at JG Smith. She made each student feel that they were the best and brightest, she had that gift! Her beautiful smile was a great way to start each day! Thank God for Carolyn Gantt!
Julie O'Conner, Rincon GA

February 13, 2013

Mrs. Gantt was my daughter , Amy's first grade teacher at JG Smith. She made every student feel that they were the best and brightest! Her smile was a great start to everyday! A lovely person and a gifted teacher!
Julie O'Conner

Paije Larrimore Welch

February 13, 2013

With deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one Mrs. Carolyn Gantt. Mrs. Gantt was my 1st grade teacher at Jacob G. Smith and to this day was my absolute favorite teacher!! I loved her so much. I would never do my classwork during school just so that I could stay after school with her. She will always be fondly remembered.

ROSIE AND TIM. DARBY

February 13, 2013

To MY COUSIN MR. ERNEST GIBBONS AND THE GANTT FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST. EVEN THOUGH YOU CAN NOT SEE CAROLYN KNOW THAT SHE IS NEAR, SHE IS NOW AN ANGEL FRM.ABOVE TO BRUSH AWAY YOUR TEARS.

Christine "Chubby" Brown

February 13, 2013

To My Loving Family...
You have our deepest sympathy in the lost of Cousin and Momma Carolyn. She was a woman of class and dignity. She gave this family respect, endurance and what it meant to have faith and strife for the best. She will be missed with the smile and laugh she always showed. She was a shining light that will be greatly missed.

Alisha Olding

February 13, 2013

I had her for mt teacher at Jacob G Smith and I saw her about 10 years ago and got a chance to talk with her she still had that winning smile and voice like she should have been a singer.Every word always sound so perfect pronounced and just rolled off.

February 13, 2013

To the entire Gantt family. You have our deepest sympathy in the lost of Carolyn, who was dear friend, sorority sister, classmate, and Godmother to my daughter, Katrina Wright. Carolyn was always a loving and caring person, who will be remembered for her wonderful personality and generosity. Even though over the years, we were not in close contact with each other, we were always delighted to see each other, and could very easily reminisce over our good times in the past. We will cherish her memory forever. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most devasting time.

Sincerely and with love,
The Wrights (Shirley and Katrina)

Dorothy Luke

February 12, 2013

To: Vergie Williams
I am sorry to hear about the death of your sister. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God bless you all.

Brenda Rosenberg

February 9, 2013

To the entire Gantt family. I was so sad to hear of the passing of Carolyn. I will always remember her as my mentor. She was the 1st teacher I ever worked with and she was such a wonderful teacher and person. She WAS a Lady. She will always be in my thoughts.

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