Nina Jo Gantt

Nina Jo (Gifford) Gantt, age 93, born on October 8, 1928 of Paris, TX, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 18, 2022.  She was the daughter of Vollie Allen Gifford and Nina Lou Gifford.  On October 19, 1946, she became a loving and devoted wife for 54 years to O.C. Gantt.  She was a wonderful caring Mother to her children; son, Michael Earl Gantt and daughter, Jo Annette (Gantt) Wynn.

Nina Jo Gifford Gantt was preceded in death by her father, Vollie Allen Gifford and mother, Nina Lou Gifford; brothers, Alvin, Melvin, and Russell Gifford, husband, O.C. Gantt, and son, Michael Earl Gantt.

She is survived by her sister, Glenna (Gifford) Gooding; sister-in-law, Mary Gifford; her daughter, Annette (Gantt) Wynn; grandchildren; James A. Jones, Michael Gantt, Jr., and Kimberly Buzby; great-grandchildren; Brittany (Jones) Nederveld, Jake Jones, Joshua Jones, and Justin Jones, and  numerous great-great-grandchildren.

Her love reached beyond just her family and into the hearts of anyone who came to know her.  Her faith impacted many people.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Emberson Baptist Church, with Dr. Gary Reed officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at Mt. Tabor Cemetery under the direction of Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors.