Deborah Sue Cantrell

Deborah Sue Cantrell obituary, Oil Springs, KY

Deborah Sue Cantrell

Deborah Cantrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones-Preston Funeral Home - Paintsville on Dec. 10, 2025.
Deborah Sue Cantrell, age 72, of Oil Springs, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at her residence.

She was born on October 15, 1953, in Springfield, OH, to the late Lester Craycraft and Betty Ferryman Craycraft. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ford Cantrell, and her son, Patrick Burns.

She is survived by one son: William (Jennifer) Cantrell of Oil Springs; two daughters: Beth Ann Cantrell of Oil Springs, Crystal (Jason) Stidham of San Antonio, TX; one brother: Gary Craycraft of Washington; two sisters: Thelma (Bob) Keyton of Springfield, OH, Gertrude Craycraft of Springfield, OH; along with five grandchildren: Gregory, Jason, Brooklyn, Karson, and Hannah.

Deborah was a member of the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church, with Bruce Aaron Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Russell-Cantrell Cemetery at Oil Springs. Friends may visit at the Pigeon Enterprise Baptist Church on Saturday from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 P.M.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Deborah Sue Cantrell.

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