Eunice “Unie” Elizabeth Grant (née Henry), of Richmond, Virginia, born 4th July 1949, in Village #65 Corentyne, Berbice, East Coast Demerara, Guyana. A devoted Mother, Grandmother and friend. She died unexpectedly, on 26th March 2022, in Virginia, United States. She is survived by her son, Earle G; her daughter, Semone; her grandchildren, Odessa and Xavier; her son-in-law, Earl B; and the father of her children, Lloyd. She is predeceased by her mother, Florence Ann Henry (née West); and her father, Moses Eugene Henry of Berbice, Guyana. Ms. Eunice grew up in village no. 65, Berbice. She went to New Market Anglican School in village #63. She also went to McAndrews private school. Additionally, she went to school by boat alongside the Pameroon River, Essequibo. Despite spending her formative years near water, she never learned how to swim; and did not enjoy going to the pool. In her early adult life, she lived in Georgetown, Guyana. In March of 1986, she immigrated to New York, where she raised her two children, Earle and Semone with some assistance from some relatives. After several visits to Virginia to lend a helping hand to our family she eventually decided to stay. Eunice was a joyous person who loved and laughed; regularly with a glass of Bailey’s Irish Cream and a piece of chocolate. She was a kind, hard-working and caring person. Her passion for caretaking led her to nursing and being a nanny. Her doors were always open no matter the time or situation. She shared even when you told her “no” or when she didn't have to. She was a true grandma in every way. She showed relatives and strangers alike love through her cooking and baking. You could show up at her house with an empty stomach and pocket, then leave 2 hours later with $20 and food to go. You could never go hungry in her presence. In her off time, she enjoyed vacationing with her friends & family. Before she came to the US, she had traveled to more than half a dozen countries. Her worldly momentos were indicative of a well-traveled woman who enjoyed seeing the world. She will be dearly missed. We can only hope to emulate and carry on her spirit of generosity, and companionship.
