Dorothy I Grant

Dorothy Ismay Grant, age 90 of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5th 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Georgetown, Guyana on September 13, 1929, the daughter of late Dathan and Clara (Walcott) Headley.

At an early age she developed an interest in sewing that led into having her own seamstress business. As a business owner she acquired contracts with the Guyana Defense Force and Fogarty's Department Store, also, designing dresses for weddings and beauty pageants.

On April 24, 1954 she met and married her soulmate and life long love William A. Grant. Their union lasted 61 wonderful years until his demise in 2015.

Dorothy is survived by her 6 loving children, William O. Grant, Debra (Paul) Adams, Lianne (Edward) Grasso, Gina (Ralph) Grasso, Troy (Leidy) Grant, and Dwyane (Michele), Grant. Her 12 loving Grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer), Anthony, Sean (Patricia), Delon, Elric, Dorothy, Giulia, Elijah, Amya, Juan, William, and Isaias and 4 loving great grandchildren, Aidan, Ava, Austin, and Aaron. Also her loving nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

In addition to her parents and loving husband Dorothy is preceded in death by her siblings Edward Headley, Gwendolyn Hines, Joyce Allicock, Frederick Headley, and Seighfred Headley.

Throughout her life, Dorothy was a devoted wife and loving mother. She instilled values, life lessons, character, dignity, self-worth, and love to her children, extended family, and others. She had a special God given gift to see the beauty in others that is often and easily overlooked by most. The Holy Bible was her anchor and stabilized the foundation of her home. Her ability to touch so many numerous lives in her genuine way will be missed by all.

Dorothy and her loving husband William always welcome and opened their home to family and friends. Their home was constantly filled with laughter, love, and kindness.

We will all miss her smile and cheery disposition but our memories of her will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten.

Friends may call 4-8 pm Friday, July 17, 2020 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232, where private funeral service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020. Attendance levels will be monitored to stay in compliance with social distancing requirements. We respectfully require friends and guests wear a mask for everyone’s safety at this time. Interment to follow Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or send condolences to Dorothy’s family.

Family appreciation

The Grant family wishes to extend our appreciation and gratitude to many family and friends who expressed their sympathy, concern, and kindness in words, thoughts, deeds and prayers during our times of sorrow. We especially want to thank the staff at Mount Carmel Hospice who attended Dorothy during her illness. We thank all who came out today and appreciate the outpouring of love and support.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made of live plants or gift baskets delivered to the family residence, in Dorothy's name.