Mae Ella

Gant

It was Saturday September 14, 2024 that God called home his faithful servant MAE ELLA GANT.  Mae Ella was born on September 29, 1933 in Blountstown, Florida, to the late George and Flossie (Russ) Baker. She was one of 11 children and was preceded in death by siblings, Ike Baker, Robert Baker Sr., George Baker Jr., Loretha Jones, John Baker, and grandchildren Everett Gant and Dexter Gant.

Mae was raised in Blountstown, developed a love of sewing clothes and attended Mayhaw Elementary through High School where she was an avid athlete in basketball earning MVP honors. She graduated in 1951. She went on to attend Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. Mae met and married the love of her life, the late Adrian Gant Sr. They were married for 69 years. To this union was born the late Adrian (Klen) Gant Jr., the late Carmelita Davis, the late Jerome Gant, Preston Gant, Casteldera Gant, and later raised Evette Quinn. Mae was a devoted wife and mother, always hard working while dedicating herself to her faith, family and traditions.

Mae was always rooted in education and worked as bus driver and trainer for Gulf County Schools for 26 years until her retirement. She was passionate about the power of education and often stressed the success that would follow.  Mae continued her passion for sports as she would always find a ballgame on the  television somewhere. She continued to attend a game from time to time when her grandchildren and great grands were playing as well as  when her local favorite team the Tiger Sharks was playing. She enjoyed her life next to the beach and became an avid cook of all things seafood. Her favorite flower, the sunflower, could be seen all over her house.

Mae was a faithful and dutiful servant of God. At an early age she became a devout Christian. She would often be found sitting in her favorite chair reading the scriptures in her bible or listening to her gospel music. She continued to be an active member of Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church even in failing health she continued to attend regularly.

Mae Ella Gant leaves to mourn her passing children: Preston, Casteldera (Desiree), and Evette (Chad); daughter-in-laws Gloria Gant &  Karen Gant; grandchildren: Tracie Jones, Elitha Gant, Natalie Gant, Telisha Thompson, Casteldera White, JeRone Gant, Cassidi Gant, Camiren Gant, Belicia Davis, Adrienne Gant, Daniel Gant; great grandchildren: Renzie Williams, Morgan Gant, Kendre' Gant, Roman Harrison, Arianna Allen, Natasha Allen, Kahlan Gant, Zhyion Quinn, Jaice Quinn, Chad Quinn Jr., Brooklynn Quinn, Darian Gant, Gavin Gant, Hendrix Gant, Cross Bowers and Cai Gant; great great grandchildren: Amari Daniels, Kasen Williams, Emeri Julius; sisters: Lois Miller, Flossie Gautier (James), and Dorothy Mauzy; brothers: Syerenees Baker and Carlton Baker; brother in laws: Moses Gant and Dr. Raymond Gant (Lenora); goddaughter: Angelica Driesbach with a host of nieces, nephews, other family, as well as caring neighbors and friends.