Leona Mae Grant

Leona Mae Grant, 80, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1939 in Massillon, the daughter of the Corless and Irene (Beihl) Patrick. She a lifelong resident of Massillon. Leona retired from the Massillon Independent. She loved country music and tending to her flower gardens. Her biggest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wally “Pops” Grant; infant son, William; daughter, Debbie Grant; brother, Leslie Patrick; and son-in-law, John Makse. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy (Jack) Cale, Toni (fiancé, Scott Boyll) Makse, and Heather (Alan Jenkins) Grant; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Leona’s life will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 – 7 p.m. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222