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Frances Cantrell Obituary
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Vista and Claude Cantrell and sister, Linda Cantrell.
She is survived by her goddaughter, Jackie Quinn and numerous cousins.
Arrangements under the direction of Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services.
Frances was a graduate of Boaz High School, Snead College, Howard College (now Samford University), and received a Masters' degree from the University of Alabama. Upon graduation, she taught at Albertville High School, Emma Sansom High School, and Disque Junior High School in Gadsden. She then moved to Atlanta and taught at Sutton Middle School, W. F. Dykes High School, and Grady High School. She held various offices in the State Spanish Teachers' Organization and served on numerous state and national committees. Frances was chosen as Spanish Teacher of the Year of the Foreign Language Teachers' Association of Georgia in 1974.
While in Atlanta, she was a member of Second Ponce DeLeon Baptist Church, where she was active in international work. Returning to Gadsden upon retirement from teaching in 2000, she became a member of New Beginning Community Church.
Miss Cantrell thanked God, family, friends, and students for a blessed life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Beginning Community Church, 907 Third Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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william kinzer
November 19, 2019
Such a wonderful person. She was a lifelong friend. From the time her Aunt Gertrude passed away.
John Kerr
July 13, 2019
On behalf of the Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, I wish to pass on our condolences to the friends and family of Frances. She is fondly remembered by her friends and fellow church teachers at Second-Ponce. Our prayers are with you and for Frances.
John Kerr - Deacon Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
Mary Hudgins Baker
July 6, 2019
Sorry to hear Grew up TOGETHER Boaz Alabama
J S
July 2, 2019
So sorry for the family's loss. The loss of a loved one can be very heartbreaking. Draw strength from the love of family and friends. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalms 119:76)
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