Simone Grant

January 6, 1939 - December 29, 2020

Simone Grant, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29th. She was born in Marion, Indiana on January 6, 1939 to Paul and Ruth Jones. They relocated to Syracuse when she was a young girl. Simone attended Madison High School in Syracuse. She then met the love of her life, Theodore “Ted” Grant. Simone worked for Pass and Seymour in Solvay for several years. She was known as “Grandma” while working at William Beard School, located in the Syracuse City School District. Simone retired after 25 years with the school district. She was a member of Second Olivet Missionary Baptist Church. She truly loved and enjoyed her family, friends, cooking, baking, and listening to gospel and soul music. She had a contagious smile and laugh. Simone was well-liked by those who knew and loved her. She is predeceased by her parents, Paul and Ruth Jones; brothers, David and Hugh Edward; her loving husband, Theodore “Ted” Grant; and daughter, Dionne Reese. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Paul (Barbara), Valerie, Douglas, Keith, Tanya (Robert), and Pamela (Willie); 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews, and friends. A calling hour will be held on Friday, January 8th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at FARONE & SON, Inc. Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street. A private service will be held for the family. Simone will be laid to rest in Valley Cemetery.