Gail Cantrell

Gail L. (Young) Cantrell, of Fort Myers, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1956 in Lafayette, IN, to John and Betty Young.
Gail was a 1974 graduate of Delphi Community High School. On May 28, 1986, she married David E. Cantrell in Saint Thomas, and he survives. Gail worked at Fairfield Manufacturing and Chemtura Corporation in Customer Service roles.
Surviving along with her husband are her parents John and Betty Young of Lafayette and her siblings Greg Young of Monticello, Gwen (Don) Shoemaker of Sussex, WI and Gina Whelan of Fishers. Also surviving are her nephews and nieces Nick (Liz) Young, Troy (Grace) Shoemaker, Sarah (Dave) Rice, Kaitlin (John) Beyer, Krista Whelan, J.B. Whelan, Stephanie (Todd) Lemke, and Stephen (Jennifer) Cantrell and great nephews and great nieces Logan and Ruby Shoemaker, Audrey and Cole Rice, Violet Beyer, Kyle and Max Lemke, Ella Cantrell and Grace Vaughn. Gail treated her nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces like her own children. Gail cherished spending time with her family. She is also survived by her beloved dog, K.K.
Gail was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, her father in-law and mother in-law, Frederick and Martha Cantrell, brother in-laws James F. and Michael D. Cantrell, nephew James D. Cantrell and niece Beth Ann Shoemaker.
Gail was an avid Purdue sports fan, never missing a game. She enjoyed her travels to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Visitation will be from 11am – 12pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Hippensteel Funeral Home, 829 N. 9th Street, Lafayette with Funeral service beginning at 12pm. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Crawfordsville at 2pm. In lieu of usual remembrances, you may volunteer or donate to your local animal shelter. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.