Frances Elaine Gantt

1942 - 2017

Frances Elaine Gantt obituary, 1942-2017, Columbia, SC

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St

Columbia, South Carolina

Frances Gantt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 27, 2017.

Frances Gantt



COLUMBIA- Frances Elaine Huckabee Gantt, of Columbia, died Monday, June 26, 2017. Frances was born on March 11, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Mendel Henry Huckabee and Myrtle Adelle Sharpe Huckabee, of West Columbia. She was also the wife of James “Jim” Casey Gantt, her husband of 57 years.



Frances worked for over 20 years in administration for the University of South Carolina. She was also both a loving mother and homemaker. She had a passion for gardening and roses were her favorite to grow. She is survived by her husband and her 3 children; Henry Guy Gantt of Cayce, S.C., Sharon Elaine Gantt Mallard of Lexington, S.C., and James “Jason” Casey Gantt II, of Johns Island, S.C., as well as her 5 grandchildren: Chelsea and Madison Gantt, Alexander Mallard, and Holden and Oliver Gantt.



Visitation will be held at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, 3926 Devine Street, Columbia, S.C., on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. A service will follow at 12:00 p.m.



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July 2, 2017

Kathy Scala

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have many fond childhood memories of Frances. Kathy Harley Scala

July 2, 2017

Dan Harley

Jimmy, Guy, Sharon and Jason. Iam sorry to hear about the passing of Frances. My thoughts and prayers for all of you. May God comfort you in the Days ahead.

July 2, 2017

Rainey Harley Underwood

Jimmy, Guy, Sharon and Jason, I am so sorry to hear of Francis' passing. Thinking of you all and sending prayers for comfort and peace to you.

June 30, 2017

Troy Yarborough

Jim,

So sorry to hear of Frances' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Troy and Stacey Yarborough

June 30, 2017

Cindy Gentry Shumpert

Sharon & Family, I remember your sweet Mother. She always welcomed me into your childhood home in St. Andrews many years ago.Such fond memories of days gone by. May God bring all of you Peace & Strength through this sad time. As God will keep His Promise, You will all meet again.

June 30, 2017

Johnny Wilson

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing Guy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 28, 2017

Kay Gardner

Jimmy, Guy, Sharon, and Jason,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard of your loss. May you have God's peace at this difficult time and in the days ahead.

June 28, 2017

Jimmy,Was saddened this morning to learn of Frances passing.Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time.God Bless,Errol and Saundra Catoe

June 28, 2017

Elaine Gillespie

Jim, you have truly been a shining star for your wife. Frances could not help but have known, without a shadow of a doubt, she was loved deeply. You have been an unwavering inspiration to everyone as a caregiver and husband. I'm praying for you, Jason, Sharon and Guy and your extended family. So very sorry for your loss.

June 28, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Sincerely, Keith & Dianne Pound

June 27, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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