Claudette Minor

December 28, 1942 - June 8, 2020

Claudette Bryant Minor 77, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2020. She was the widow of Troy R Minor Sr, they shared 35 years of marriage. Affectionately known as Granny, Gran, GG, and Claude, she enjoyed life to the fullest. Even while facing a decline in health, she continued to interact as well as she could. Gran was born December 28, 1942 to the late Nicy Ann Jones Bryant Lovett and Charlie David Bryant in Craven County, North Carolina. Claudette was employed by the Toledo schools as a teacher’s assistant and worked for JCP for 28 years, retiring in 2002. She lived life abundantly spending time with her family and friends anytime she could. She had a love for cooking, music, sewing, travel, bowling, playing cards and conversing with people. She was an energetic fun-loving person that had a knack for making others smile with her quick wit. Throughout her life she never met a stranger. She was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio where she was a member of the choir. Gran was also known for her famous and heavenly homemade yeast rolls. Claudette is survived by her siblings, H.Yvonne (James) Turner of Toledo, Ohio, Sally Jefferson of Sandston, Virginia, George Lovett of Sidney, Australia. In-laws Patricia Thomas of Metairie, Louisiana, Michael (Virginia) Minor of New Castle, Delaware, Cleothus Minor of Carrollton, Texas. Children Clevetta (John-Boogie) Smith of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Xavier Bryant of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nicy (Toe-Toe)Minor, Troy R Minor Jr, and Lataska(Sophie)Minor all of Toledo, Ohio. Grandchildren Qiana R Smith of Frisco Texas, Katrina (Renardo) Williams of Killeen, Texas, Karmen (Christopher) Legette of Canton, Georgia, Dasanie Minor, Dionca Bryant, Troy R Minor III, Aja Minor, Jarrell Minor all of Toledo, Ohio. Great grandchildren Alaya Goodlow, Danae Brown, Marvelle Baldwin, Bella Barnes all of Toledo, Ohio, Kennedy and Kinsley Williams of Killeen, Texas, and Dekores Chayse Branch of Frisco, Texas. Special Aunt Hester Streeter and cousin Linda Streeter Smith of Toledo, Ohio. A host of special cousins, nieces, nephews, “children”, and friends too numerous to name. A small memorial service will be held at the Dale-Riggs Funeral home 572 Nebraska Avenue Toledo, Ohio on Monday June 15, 2020 from 2:00-4:00pm. Due to COVID-19 we ask that you wear masks or face coverings if you chose to attend. Max of 50 person in the chapel at one time. There will also be a dove release at the closing of the service.