Miranda V. Lavender, 27, was called home to be with her father on Sat Sept 23, 2023. She was born on Jan. 7, 1996 to Heidi (Gadway) Strange and the late David Lavender. Miranda enjoyed drawing, dressing up, video games and spending time with her family. She leaves her loving mother Heidi Strange and her companion Leroy Johnson, her grandmother's Beverly Gadway and Dorothy Lavender, her God Sister Jasmine and God Brother Victor along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held SAT, Oct 7th from 12 to 3 PM at the American Legion, Post 207, 271 Park St., W. SPFLD. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. THE CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.