Beverly Jane Gantt, age 77, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 30, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Gantt; mother, Elsie Hunt; and father, Joseph Frank Holt. Bev is survived by her son, Dale Gantt; stepsons, Rick and Jimmy Gantt; brother, Joe (Dulce) Holt; sister, Joetta Buell; good friend, Barbara Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the HOPE AND HEART FUNERAL HOME BY SCHOEDINGER, 2741 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 1:00PM at Kingwood Memorial Park, 8320 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035.