Lacinda Grant, a beloved resident of the Gulfport, Mississippi area for over 60 years, passed away surrounded by her family on December 21, 2024. She was a devoted Baptist and a faithful member of Mount Bethel Baptist Church.

Lacinda was born on November 15, 1949 to the late Florine and Clarence Evans. Lacinda was a graduate of North Gulfport High School. She dedicated over 25 years of her life to serving others as a social worker with the Mississippi Department of Human Services before retiring.

Lacinda was a vibrant, high-spirited woman whose love for life radiated to everyone she met. Known for her open arms and warm personality, she never met a stranger. She cherished spending time with her family and delighted in meals at the Treasure Bay Buffet, particularly enjoying their crab legs.

She was preceded in death by her parents,  Florine and Clarence Evans; and her sisters, Sally Briggs and Gwendolyn Snoddy,  and her life-long partner, Charles Potts.

Lacinda is survived by her three loving children: Darrick (Kamila) Crosby, Michael (April)Crosby, and Roderick Harris. Lacinda also leaves behind her four sisters, Margie (Steve)Willis, Linda Hall, Daisy Ruff, and Tammy Evans,  her brothers, Brandon (Michele) Evans and Timothy Evans; fourteen grandchildren, four great- grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Lacinda's legacy of kindness, laughter, and love will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.