Lottie Elizabeth Brantley better known as Grams to all that knew her. Was born on October 31, 1921 at 14 Hancock St., Nutley, NJ. Born to Father Love Manning and mother Viola Peat Manning. Loving departed husband James Brantley, loving departed sons, Ronald Brantley, Roscoe Luke Brantley Sr., James Brantley and survived by loving son, Steven Love Brantley Sr., grandchildren , Cynthia Brantley Spann, Dawn Brantley, Steven Brantley Jr., Tanisha Brantley, Stephen Brantley, Alicia Brantley and a host of great-grandchildren and loving family members. She was a loving committed and dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and friends; she taught her family the value of hard work, being strong, how to pray to God and instill leadership in everyone she came in contact with. She was compassionate and always encouraged us to help others. She was highly respected and loved by all.