Laskhia Jones

Laskhia P. Jones, a radiant light whose presence brought joy, comfort, and laughter to all who knew her, was born on April 3, 1980, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to her loving parents, Eddie Grant and Glendora Jones Grant. She grew up surrounded by family, and a sense of purpose that shaped the remarkable woman she became. Laskhia graduated from Kankakee High School in 1998, where she formed friendships and began cultivating the compassionate spirit that defined her life. She continued her education at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in May 2002. Professionally, Laskhia dedicated her talents and her heart to helping others. She served as a Case Manager with Sevita in Bradley, IL, where her empathy, patience, and unwavering kindness made a lasting impact on the individuals and families she supported. Her work was not just a career-it was a calling she fulfilled with grace. Outside of her professional life, Laskhia found joy in the simple and beautiful moments that made life sparkle. She loved shopping, treating herself to manicures and pedicures, traveling, and gathering with her family, where her laughter and warmth filled every room. She had a special place in her heart for her Godchildren, whom she adored deeply with boundless love. Those who knew Laskhia will forever remember her kind spirit, her charismatic personality, and the lovable energy she carried effortlessly. Her presence was a blessing, and her absence leaves a space that can never be filled. She leaves to cherish her memory, her fiancé, Edmund Calhoun Sr. of Kankakee, IL; a special bonus son, Edmund Calhoun Jr. of Kankakee, IL; her brother, Eddie Grant Jr. of Woodbury, MN; her sister, Mary Grant of Woodbury, MN; her stepmother, Delores Grant of Woodbury, MN; maternal aunts, Essie Jones-Shields of Philadelphia, PA, Sandra (Rodney) Jones-Perry and Harriet (George) Jones-Glover, both of Americus, GA; maternal uncles, Robert (Alicia) Jones of Shorewood, IL, James Jones of Americus, GA and Solomon (Ellamease) Jones of Kankakee, IL; paternal aunts, Annie Johnson of Kankakee, IL, Callie Cooks of Chicago, IL, JoAnn Grant of Detroit, MI, Cathy (Shawn) Chavers of Vinings, GA, Patty Grant of Atlanta, GA and Tammy (Marlondes) Rogers of Memphis, TN; paternal uncles, Lee (Mary) Grant Jr. of Kankakee, IL, Taronse (Kristie) Grant and Anthony Grant, both of Rantoul, IL and Damonte Grant of Tennessee; Godchildren, Javon Criswell Sr., Javon Criswell Jr. and Alivia Adams, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Ivyanna Latrice King; maternal grandparents, Robert Lee Jones and Louise Thomas-Jones; paternal grandparents, Lee Grant Sr. and Kallie Grant; uncles, Derrick Grant Sr. and Otha Jones; and aunts, Dorothy Harris, Leola Tolbert and Mary Jones Furlow.

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Laskhia Jones

April 3, 1980 - January 4, 2026