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Vera (Johnson) King Gantt

Female 1930 - 2021  (90 years)

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  1. 1.  Vera (Johnson) King GanttVera (Johnson) King Gantt was born on 29 May 1930 in Hughes, Arkansas; died on 14 Mar 2021 in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vera.kinggantt
    • _AMTID: 190143487224:1030:115475161
    • Family Search ID: LRRJ-33T
    • Obituary: 10 Jun 2021; https://www.alfordsmortuaryinc.com/obituary/VeraMae-King-Gantt

    Notes:



    FMSRCH https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KTF1-CYN

    FMSRCH https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KTF1-CYN

    Obituary:
    Obituary
    Mrs. Vera King-Gantt was granted her angel wings on Sunday, March 14, 2021. The sun shined on this special day as God opened his arms and welcomed her home. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and special friends. Mrs. Gantt was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and a loyal friend. More importantly, she was a faithful child of God.

    Her journey started on May 29, 1930, when she was born in Hughes, Arkansas on the Gordon Plantation to the union of George Johnson and Rosa (Henderson) Johnson. Vera had seven siblings: Ida, Betsy, Sidney Jeans, Joe, Burl, Neomia Johnson, and LC Cook. All her siblings preceded her in death. Vera was baptized in Mound City, Arkansas at the age of 11. She remained faithful to God and was a long-time member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in South Bend, Indiana under the leadership of the late Pastor Hardy N. Petty. She was an active and dutiful member where she served as a Sunday school teacher, a member of the choir, and a member of the missions board. She later joined Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church in South Bend, Indiana under the leadership of Pastor André A McGhee. She was no longer able to be mobile during this time, but her faith and love for God never wavered. Mrs. Gantt enjoyed reading the bible. She would often share her favorite scripture from Psalms 27:1, "The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?"

    Mrs. Gantt was the mother of nine children who affectionately referred to her as “Mother": Assata Damani, Pastor James E. (Cathryn) King, Sylvia (the late Charles) Moran, Joseph King, who also preceded her in death, (Evelyn), Elton (Kathy) King, Howard (Karen) King Timothy King, John King, and Cynthia King-Harris (Fred). She was blessed with 29 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren who will miss their ‘mamaw’ dearly.

    She was preceded in death by a special grandson, Jimmie (Ato) Herron; and his daughter, Dominique Laquise Shampaigne Herron aka, ‘Nina.’

    Vera also leaves behind a special sister-friend, Mrs. Janie Godard; and a special sister-in-law, Sam Ella Shield.

    Vera will be missed for her great sense of humor, the wisdom she would impart to others given the knowledge she gained in the 90 years she was blessed to live, and those marvelous pineapple coconut cakes she would prepare for her family.

    Vera married William Albert Gantt in Feb 2000. William (son of Thomas Lee and Nellie Mae Ezell) was born on 3 Sep 1924 in Mound City Township, Crittenden, Arkansas, United States; died on 16 Nov 2015 in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Vera married James Howard King on 6 Feb 1950 in Marion, Arkansas. James (son of Joe King and Ophelia (Holloway) King Smith) was born on 25 Jul 1915 in Blytheville, Arkansas; died on 7 Dec 1989 in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. C. (King) Harris  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Rev James E. King  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 15 Sep.
    3. 4. H. King  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. T. King  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. D. King  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. E. King  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. A. (Hall) Damani Opusunju  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. S. (King) Moran  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Joseph Lee King  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1954 in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; died on 26 Sep 2009 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  C. (King) HarrisC. (King) Harris Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1)

    Family/Spouse: F. Harris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rev James E. KingRev James E. King Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1) was born in 15 Sep.

    Other Events:

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.e.king.98
    • _AMTID: 190143487230:1030:115475161

    James married C.L. King [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  H. KingH. King Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1)

    Family/Spouse: K.M. (Johnson) King. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: F. Harris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. E. King  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  T. KingT. King Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1)

  5. 6.  D. KingD. King Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1)

  6. 7.  E. KingE. King Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. A.S. (King) Wagner  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  A. (Hall) Damani OpusunjuA. (Hall) Damani Opusunju Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1)

    A. married A.C. Opusunju [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  S. (King) MoranS. (King) Moran Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1)

    Family/Spouse: C. Moran. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Joseph Lee KingJoseph Lee King Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vera1) was born on 22 Jul 1954 in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States; died on 26 Sep 2009 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • _AMTID: 190143487084:1030:115475161
    • Family Search ID: LK3S-8S8
    • Obituary: 1 Oct 2009, Indiana, United States

    Family/Spouse: P.E. (Hall) Walker Robinson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. L.D. (King) Myles  Descendancy chart to this point

    Joseph married E.A. (Hines) King [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Felicia Arnetta King  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1981; died on 11 Nov 1981.
    2. 15. Y. King  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  E. KingE. King Descendancy chart to this point (4.H.2, 1.Vera1)

    Family/Spouse: K. (Parker) King. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. M. King  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. C. King  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 12.  A.S. (King) WagnerA.S. (King) Wagner Descendancy chart to this point (7.E.2, 1.Vera1)

    A.S. married S.D. Wagner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 13.  L.D. (King) MylesL.D. (King) Myles Descendancy chart to this point (10.Joseph2, 1.Vera1)

    L.D. married T.B. Myles, Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. T.A.R. Myles  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. T.B. Myles, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. T.K.S. (Myles) Merchant  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 21. T.C.L. Myles  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 22. T.P.S. Myles  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 14.  Felicia Arnetta KingFelicia Arnetta King Descendancy chart to this point (10.Joseph2, 1.Vera1) was born on 8 Nov 1981; died on 11 Nov 1981.

    Other Events:

    • _AMTID: 190143487243:1030:115475161
    • Family Search ID: LKN9-K89


  5. 15.  Y. KingY. King Descendancy chart to this point (10.Joseph2, 1.Vera1)


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  M. KingM. King Descendancy chart to this point (11.E.3, 4.H.2, 1.Vera1)

  2. 17.  C. KingC. King Descendancy chart to this point (11.E.3, 4.H.2, 1.Vera1)

  3. 18.  T.A.R. MylesT.A.R. Myles Descendancy chart to this point (13.L.D.3, 10.Joseph2, 1.Vera1)

    Family/Spouse: I. Copeland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. E.E. Copeland  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. E.B. Copeland  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Z.D. Copeland  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 19.  T.B. Myles, Jr.T.B. Myles, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (13.L.D.3, 10.Joseph2, 1.Vera1)

    T.B. married J. (Davis) Davis-Myles [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. L.A.D. Myles  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 20.  T.K.S. (Myles) MerchantT.K.S. (Myles) Merchant Descendancy chart to this point (13.L.D.3, 10.Joseph2, 1.Vera1)

    T.K.S. married K.D.M. Merchant, Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. K.D.M. Merchant, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. M.A.X. Merchant  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 21.  T.C.L. MylesT.C.L. Myles Descendancy chart to this point (13.L.D.3, 10.Joseph2, 1.Vera1)

  7. 22.  T.P.S. MylesT.P.S. Myles Descendancy chart to this point (13.L.D.3, 10.Joseph2, 1.Vera1)


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