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Sonya Cantrell Obituary
Sept. 9, 1937--Oct. 3, 2016
Bay St. Louis, MS
Sonya S. Cantrell of Bay St. Louis passed away on the evening of Monday, October 3, 2016 at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, MS surrounded by loved ones. She was 79 years old.
Sonya was born in Sagamore, Massachusetts on Sept 9, 1937. She married George Cantrell March 31, 1956 and traveled the world with him during his time in the military. They settled down in Bay St. Louis, MS in 2001. Sonya was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her quality time with her family. She also enjoyed crocheting and loved to read. She worked at Coast Community Bank and retired as Vice President. Sonya was a loving person with a big heart and could make a person feel special within minutes of meeting them.
Sonya was preceded in death by her son Michael Scott Cantrell and grandson Timothy Cantrell. She is survived by her husband George Cantrell, son Steve Cantrell and his wife Debbie, daughter Esther (Sessie) Manieri and her husband Joey, sisters Brenda Clouette and Greta Sylvia, grandson Michael Cantrell and his daughter Aubrey, and Steve's stepdaughters Daphne Nickels and Farra Wicks and their children.
The family would like to thank Canon Hospice in Gulfport for making her last days as comfortable as possible.
The visitation will be held Friday, October 7, 2016 at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A private graveside service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, MS is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dawin & Betty Dominey
October 9, 2016
George & Family we send our condolences for the loss of Sonya. We remember her from the bank and our tour in Germany. We lost contact with you all and was saddened when we saw the obit in the paper. May the Lord give you strength and we pray the family will find solence in the memories of Sonya. God Bless you all.
Angela Lane
October 7, 2016
Sessie, Your mother had such a sweet soul. I know you will miss her every day and in time the happy memories will be special. God bless you and your family.
October 7, 2016
Sessie, Steve and George,
No words can ease the pain I know you are all feeling, but wanted you all to know that Sonya was an Awesome woman and I loved her like a second mom. She was always so witty and happy and I'll always remember that crazy laugh and the silly surprised looks she would always give when we told her something funny or off color. She was so much fun and never changed though the years. She will be missed my me and I'm so glad I was able to spend time with her in January when I was there. She always made me laugh even when I didn't want to. You are all in my prayers but know she left behind so many wonderful sweet memories. Love to you all.
Laura Holloway
October 6, 2016
george and family: carol and I are see of Sonya's passing.We will keep you all in our prayers. May God bless your family. Robert Whitworth and Carol
Marsha Rosetti
October 6, 2016
To Sessie and Family,
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Sonya was a dear friend when we worked together at Jefferson Bank. She was a special person who cared about everyone. We had great times at their house for pig roast and work parties. God Bless You All.
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