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Gretchen Cecelia (Gigi) Tarver was a loving mother, daughter, sister, friend and cousin.
Gigi celebrated her life for over 55 years before her departure with the Lord. She loved music and Coca-Cola, but most of all she loved her grandkids.
Gigi was president of McKinley Manor where she helped a lot of kids with doing programs.
She was predeceased in death by her mother Mary C. Irons.
Gretchen leaves to cherish her memories; Charles, Schacarra, Roderick, Victoria, Callon, Marianna, Arnisha and her 14 grandchildren; Deyoncee, Cecelia, Gia, Keisha, Elijah, Callon Jr., Andre, Andrea, Jay'Ceon, Gretchen, Brandon Jr., Ceazer, Lailah and Isreal.
There will be a memorial service beginning at 3 PM on Saturday October 9 at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street Syracuse.
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