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Dale Cantrell Obituary
Easley
Dale Gooch Cantrell, 59, widow of Steven Cantrell, passed away May 7, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital.
Born in Chester, Dale was a daughter of the late Ralph Hillard and Rachael Tripp Gooch of Honea Path. She was retired from the Pickens County School District, where she taught for many years before becoming a librarian. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, where she was a lay speaker, Sunday School Teacher and substitute Sunday School Teacher; was active with Al-Anon as a former officer and speaker. She was also a former Red Hat Society leader.
Surviving are two sisters and one brother, Kitty Arflin (Jimmie) of Honea Path, Jean Hawthorne (Mark) of Donalds, and Buddy Gooch of Anderson; five nieces, three nephews, five great nieces and two great nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Sheri Gooch of Easley.
A celebration of Dale's life will be held at 2 PM, Fri., May 10 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Easley. Visitation and reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Easley. Cremation Society of South Carolina
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Amanda Barnes
May 13, 2013
She is seeing the love of her life again in heaven. She was a joy! She will be missed
May 11, 2013
Dale was always such an inspiration and had such an uplifting spirit. She always let Christ shine in her life. I met her years ago in the single group at Rock Springs. She was a blessing to me.
Cindy Burns
John O'Connell
May 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Cantrell family. We send Our condolences in Memory of Ms Gooch at Forest Acres Elementary School, especially as the Librarian while Our children attended and used the Library. May She always be in God's heavenly peace and comfort.
Carolyn Keasler
May 10, 2013
I didn't learn of Dale's death in time to go to the memorial service. She was my former SS teacher at Rock Springs Baptist and in a singles group with me. We had a great time when we went to Gatlinburg and other times of fellowship and dining out with our group. Dale and Steven were a couple the last time we got to fellowship together in Seneca. She was always so pleasant and much loved. I am so sorry to hear she has passed away, but know that she has influenced people and witnessed while she was here. She was a wonderful person.
Carolyn S. Keasler
Margie Mayes
May 10, 2013
Dale was a wonderful person and I am honored to have worked with her. I saw firsthand the difference she made to many students at McKissick Elementary and Forest Acres Elementary. Her memory will live on through many people.
May 10, 2013
Dale was such a wonderful friend and co-worker from my early days at Crosswell. Such a bright shining spirit who was committed to her profession and making those around her feel special. She will be greatly missed.
Gail Michaels
Brian Callahan
May 10, 2013
Mrs. Cantrell (Gooch) made such an impact on the lives she touched as librarian at Forest Acres Elementary. I still re-visit my childhood and re-read those books that I checked out in her library with her encouragement. I'm forever appreciative of the skills I learned in her class that have served me in every facet of my life.
The world, especially Easley, SC and Forest Acres Elementary are a better place because of the light that Mrs. Gooch brought to it.
God Bless you Mrs. Gooch!
penny ballenger
May 10, 2013
You will be miss,so glad we got to have that one old school reunion with you and steve,thank you for everything you ever taught me in school,you and steve enjoy your time with the heavenly father,see ya when I get there..
Sherry Sewell
May 10, 2013
Sorry to learn of Dale's passing. She was a wonderful person and a great teacher. My thoughts and Prayers are with her family and friends.
Janna Honicutt
May 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Dale's family. Asking God to give you His peace and comfort.
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