Ida Mae

Grant

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Ida Mae Grant at the remarkable age of 100, in Toledo Ohio on March 15, 2025. Ida dedicated her life to her family and her church. Known for her endearing smile,

uplifting words, and comforting meals, she was a beacon of love in her community. At Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in Milwaukee Wisconsin, she found joy in ministering as an usher for several decades, a role through which she touched countless lives and made a lasting impact.

Ida was a trailblazer in business, becoming one of the first Black Avon sales representatives in the nation. Her entrepreneurial spirit flourished in 1979 when she combined her business savvy and talent for Southern fare to co-found Grant's Soul Food Skillet. The business thrived, expanding to three locations, including Northridge Mall and Milwaukee's Summerfest festival grounds. Ida was a woman of quiet strength and unyielding faith. Her wisdom and unyielding love will outlast her 100 years on this Earth, living on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Ida was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Albert Grant Sr., daughter Dr. Virginia Grant Stamper, son Melvin Grant, grandson Rashan Stamper, and siblings Robert Johnson, Maggie Johnosn and Virginia Chew.

Ida leaves to cherish her legacy one son, Albert (Wendy) Grant Jr., of Michigan; nine grandchildren: Jacqueline Grant, of Texas; Melvin (Delmara) Grant Jr., of Georgia; Larry Grant, of Wisconsin; Virginia (Alfred) Essandoh, of Pennsylvania;

Teresa (Raphael) Phillips, of Oklahoma; Alderman Russell (Latoya) Stamper II, of Wisconsin; Stephanie (Clyde) Kynard, of Ohio; Rev. Albert (Alice) Grant III, of Texas; and Candace Stamper, of Texas. She also had bonus grandchildren: Lee,

Christopher, and Brittany Vines. She was blessed with thirteen great-grandchildren: Jiquinna Brown, Derrick Grant Jr., Victoria Grant, Madison Grant, Carrington and Christian Kynard, Logan and Lauren Phillips, Sophia Essandoh, Russell III and Kendall Stamper, Mason and Hannah Grant. Ida also had seven great-great-grandchildren. Her special cherished children include Barbara Sibley, Debbie McElvain, and Jeffrey Griffin.