“Remember me with smiles, not tears …”
Deborah Ann Grant
Aged 60
Of September Square, St Matthias, Christ Church, entered into rest on August 23, 2026.
Minister of the Hoggard African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church; Manager of Chattel House Audio Tours; member of the Foundation School Old Scholars association.
Daughter of Jean Marcia Grant and the late Stanley Grant;
Sister of Jocelyn King, Ron Grant, and the late Neville, Whitfield and Maurice Carrington;
Aunt of June Parris, Yvonne Hollingsworth, Jennifer Knight, Paul, Melissa and Karen Carrington, Jason and Jolene King, Angela and Jeffrey McKetney, Jacqueline Downey, Jaron Grant; and the late Anthony McKetney, Mark, Wayne and Canon Austin Carrington;
Niece of Jennifer Thompson-Taylor;
Cousin of many;
Godmother of Vonette Lee, Zachary Hoyte, Brittany Wall, Aaron, Alyssa and Erika Weekes, Jeremiah Brewster and Courteney Sobers;
Relative of the Grant and Thompson families;
Friend of Stephanie Roberts, Joy Wilson and many others.
The Celebration of the Life of Deborah Ann Grant takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, the Ridge, Christ Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10 a.m.
The funeral will then proceed to the Westbury cemetery for the interment.
The chapel organist is asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday, September 12, 2026 no later than 7:30 a.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Live streaming via Downes and Wilson YouTube channel
Condolences may be sent to: www.downesandwilson.com
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Anthony Grant says
September 12, 2026 at 1:34 pmA beautiful voice has been silent; a shining light extinguished; a heart full of gold no longer beats; a life of grace has ended but your memories will stay forever. Cousin Lonnie & family, Georgia.
Cassandra says
September 11, 2026 at 5:26 pmTo Auntie Deborah,
You will be missed.
Merle Williams says
September 7, 2026 at 7:15 pmTo your mom Jean, brother Ron and dear Jaron,
My heart is deeply saddened by Deby’s passing, she was like a sister to me, the bond we shared knew no distance. Her kindness, warmth and beautiful spirit will forever remain in my heart.
Rest peacefully in the loving arms of ‘Daddy’ dear Deby. You will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
From: Merle and Jaedan (Mt. Coke Methodist Church, St. Vincent)
Grace Bible Church says
September 6, 2026 at 8:38 pmWe extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Reverend Deborah Ann Grant. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “He heals the wounds of every shattered heart – Psalm 147:3.” If you need support, please reach out to us at:
Email: gbcpaddock@gmail.com
Church: Grace Bible Church, Paddock Road, St. Michael
Phone: 427-1054 / 429-8929
June Parris says
September 6, 2026 at 12:43 pmGone too soon, you will be missed.
Valerie Warren says
September 4, 2026 at 8:40 pmCondolences and prayers to you and the family – From the St. Hill family in Canada