Born in Como to the late Lewis and Nora (Odle) Harness, she moved to Muncie where she married the late Rev. Raymond E. Gant in 1928. Rev. and Mrs. Gant served many churches in this area, including Welcome Chapel, United Brethren Church in Van Buren, Dillman United Brethren Church, Wells County, and Mount Zion United Brethren Church. The couple performed missionary work from 1960 to 1972 in Big Laurel, Ky.
She continued devoting herself to the service of the church. She also treasured the joyful times spent with her beloved family. Marie's deep Christian kindnesses and loving nature has touched the loves of her family and her many friends.
Survivors include, son, Bob P. (Jane) Harris; grandchildren, Raymond (Sherry) Harris; Ramie Harris, Shay Harris, Blake Harris, all of Marion; brother, Arthur (Ruth) Harness, Muncie; and beloved friend, Mary Lou Clark, Marion.
She also was preceded in death by sisters, Viola Harness, Blanch Harness and Virginia Bayes.
The author of her obituary wrote, "We love you, Marie. We will always miss you. God's good and faithful servant is now heaven's newest angel."
Born in Como to the late Lewis and Nora (Odle) Harness, she moved to Muncie where she married the late Rev. Raymond E. Gant in 1928. Rev. and Mrs. Gant served many churches in this area, including Welcome Chapel, United Brethren Church in Van Buren, Dillman United Brethren Church, Wells County, and Mount Zion United Brethren Church. The couple performed missionary work from 1960 to 1972 in Big Laurel, Ky.
She continued devoting herself to the service of the church. She also treasured the joyful times spent with her beloved family. Marie's deep Christian kindnesses and loving nature has touched the loves of her family and her many friends.
Survivors include, son, Bob P. (Jane) Harris; grandchildren, Raymond (Sherry) Harris; Ramie Harris, Shay Harris, Blake Harris, all of Marion; brother, Arthur (Ruth) Harness, Muncie; and beloved friend, Mary Lou Clark, Marion.
She also was preceded in death by sisters, Viola Harness, Blanch Harness and Virginia Bayes.
The author of her obituary wrote, "We love you, Marie. We will always miss you. God's good and faithful servant is now heaven's newest angel."
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