A viewing will be held on October 25, 2024, at Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary from 5pm to 7pm, with a Committal Service the following Saturday, October 26, 2024, (11:00 am) at Greenwood Memorial Park. Arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Barbara Jean Cunningham, the oldest child of Alfred Pierson and Louise Lindsey, was born on August 19, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas. Around the age of 3, Barbara and her mother relocated to San Diego, California, where she completed her education.
Barbara married Bennie Leonard Grant, Jr. on November 27, 1946. This 16 year union produced two sons and one daughter, Gene Leonard Grant, Robert Alvin Grant, and Barbara Louise Grant. In 1965, she married L. C. Anthony. In May 2014, L. C. was called home to be with the Lord.
Barbara Jean had many professions during her long work history. Just to name a few; she worked many retail jobs, she also worked in a sewing factory, at Major’s BBQ (a popular San Diego local eatery), as a nurse’s aide, and as an elementary school food service worker. Her longest working experience, though, was as a sorter of mail at the Post Office. Barbara was a great seamstress, she was a “handy woman”, and in later years Barbara became proficient at using her personal computer.
From an early age, Barbara was an avid reader- so much so that as a child she would sneak to read books underneath a blanket with a flashlight! Barbara loved her family deeply. Seeing all of the grandchildren was one of her biggest joys.
On September 29, 2024, Barbara was called home to be with the Lord.
Her husband, L. C. Anthony, preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Gene L. Grant (wife Irene), Robert A. Grant (wife Kathy), Barbara L. Grant, and Antoinette Strong, 10 siblings, grandchildren; Flora, Daylon, Alvin, Kyra, Bryce, and Harry, 14 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren, 1 great-great-great grandchild, and a host of friends that will deeply miss her.
