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Gail Montgomery Cantrell

Gail Cantrell Obituary

CANTRELL Gail Montgomery Cantrell, Born April 1, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA; a native of Jacksonville, FL, resided in Callahan, FL since 1984. Gail was called home to be with Jesus after a year long battle with cancer in which she peacefully succumbed to with dignity surrounded by loved ones in her home on Sunday, September 25, 2005. She was the daughter of Julian F. and Odessa Montgomery who preceded her. Gail is survived by her loving and dedicated husband Wendell L. Cantrell; two daughters, Wendy Gail and Rachael Anne Cantrell; sister, Jeanette Montgomery; brother, Ronnie Montgomery, and many other family members and friends. Gail was a loving wife, mother, relative and friend. Gail enjoyed spending time with her family and was a special care giver to all; she was a blessing to all who knew her. Family will receive friends at TOWN & COUNTRY FUNERAL HOME Tuesday, September 27, 2005 from 6-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 28,2005 at 2PM at Cedar Creek Baptist Church 1372 Lane Avenue South, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Gail Cantrell

30 Entries

Jessica Nelson

October 27, 2005

aunt gail. we all miss you so much. and we know that you are our angel now.

Gail & Wendell July 2005 (submitted by Ann)

October 26, 2005

Gary & Theresa Kriner

October 10, 2005

Wendell, Wendy, and Rachael,

Words can't add or delete anything from "Miss Gail's" life. So I will not try to tell you what she meant to us. She was a wonderful and beautiful woman. I look forward to the day that we all get to see her again. I know that someday we will all walk the streets of gold and she will show us around. The pain is in the waiting. We love you all,

Frances (Conner) Winfrey

October 9, 2005

Dear Wendell, Wendy and Rachel,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Gail's passing. We had just recently heard of her illness. I will always remember our good times together when the children were younger. She was such a beautiful, sweet and caring friend. My heart breaks for you, and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love in Jesus,

Frances

Peter Insalaco

October 3, 2005

Wendell, Wendy and Rachael, My prayers are with you Wendell and Wendy and Rachael. Although I never met Gail, I have heard so much about her from Todd and Jay that I feel I knew her. I too thank you for welcoming Todd and Jay into your home while they worked and went to school in Jacksonville. To Wendy and Rachel - I know your mother loved you both very much and as she looks down at the both of you she is so very proud and I know she hopes that your dad and both of you will talk and think of her often and that the three of you will comfort each other as you think of all the wonderful moments you have had with Gail. Todd and Jay loves your family and will always be there for you. God Bless You Wendell, Wendy, and Rachael - Peter Insalaco (Dallas, TX)

Diane Alderson Golden

October 2, 2005

Dear Wendell, Wendy and Rachael

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. My parents loved Gail and you so much. We will miss Gail.

Love,

Diane, Bill and Elliott

Todd Insalaco

October 1, 2005

Wendell, Wendy, Rachael,

You all have always been in our prayers and now more than ever. We Love you all so much! I have always felt like part of the family. We will be there for what ever the family needs.

God Bless you Wendell, Wendy, and Rachael.

We Love you.

Love,

Todd, Candice, Todd Jr. Insalaco

Tim White

September 30, 2005

Wendell and Family

We just got the news and want you to know that our prayers are with you. Marty and Gail spent many a day at the office together and Marty is lost for words. Trust in the LORD.

Tim, Marty,Chelsea and Heath White

919-269-8086

Tim White

September 30, 2005

Wendells Favorite Photo of Gail

September 29, 2005

Raymond Fachko

September 29, 2005

I know it has been a tiresome and trying time for you all. Gail is now healed - perfectly! Many hearts are now empty and broken. I pray God's healing touch that your hearts will be mended and strengthened.

Kyle Filipetti

September 28, 2005

Wendell, Wendy and Rachael,

My thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you. How do you thank a family that has given so much to others. Miss Gail gave so lovingly to my two sons, Todd & Jay while they lived in Jacksonville. You brought them to your home and made them feel like family when theirs was so far away. I will treasure your kindness always. A mothers love goes on forever. To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. Miss Gail will live on in our hearts.

Dickie Plant

September 27, 2005

Dear Wendall,

We are so sorry that we cannot be with you at Gail's funeral. We loved her dearly and know that your life will never be the same. We will always treasure the visit last Thanksgiving and the beautiful pictures with Gail and her smile. Talk to you soon.

Love,Dickie and Colleen Plant

Carolyn (Mathis) Montgomery

September 27, 2005

Jeanette

I'm really sorry to hear about Gail. I have not seen her in a number of years but I certainly remember the good times we had as teenagers. She was such a comfort to me at Ronnie's funeral. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bill & Bonnie Walter

September 27, 2005

Wendell, we met you and Gail a few times at Cedar Creek, and wish we could have had the chance to know her longer, with everything Gail was going through she always had this hugh smile on her face, her spirits were always so high, I'm sure she was a wonderful lady. You and your family will be in our prayers, just remember you and your girls always have a family at Cedar Creek. God Bless You!

Jay Insalaco

September 27, 2005

Wendell, Rachael and Wendy,

Wendell, I've always thought of you and Gail as my parents away from my parents. You both have always been there for my brother and I. I loved Miss Gail just like a son loves his mother. I wanted to let you know that I love you and will be there for you always.

Rachael and Wendy,

The two of you have been like my sisters. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you both.

DONNA BROWN

September 27, 2005

RACHEAL,

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,

Amanda Ruggles

September 27, 2005

Rachel,

Im sorry to hear of your loss. you will be in my prayers. Im here for anything that you need.

Mary Dill

September 27, 2005

Rachael,

So sorry to hear about your mother,

my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laura Stein

September 27, 2005

Rachel,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

John & Tracy Cruce

September 27, 2005

Wendall, Wendy, & Rachel

It is such a pleasure of mine to know the Cantrell family. Mrs Gail treated me and welcomed me into your family as one of her very own! Not many people will do the same these days. Mrs Gail will be deeply missed, ecspecially her home cooking and sweet tea!!! Tracy and I have been and will continue to keep ya'll in our prayers. God Bless You!!

Frankie Klenk

September 27, 2005

Rachael,

My thoughts and prayers are with you

and your family.

Joan Alderson Wade

September 27, 2005

Wendell:

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you, Wendy, Rachel, Jeanette and Ronnie. Gail will always be remembered with love by her family in Virginia. She was a beautiful person and we will miss her.

We're praying for you and the family.

Maureen Colarusso

September 27, 2005

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. Gail was an important part in my life when my husband was ill. She boosted my spirts up when they needed it and came to the hospital to visit my him often, even on her lunch hour. I will miss her. Hold on to the memories.God Bless you.

Maureen

Sybil Purvis

September 27, 2005

Wendell, Wendy and Rachael

Billy and I were very saddened to hear about Gail. She had such a wonderful smile and laughter and I am very blessed to have known her. Just know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Onna Bragg

September 27, 2005

Uncle Wendell:

I know that Aunt Gail is in Heaven now and no longer suffering and I hope that thought will bring you and the girls a small measure of comfort. We will all miss her, she was so very special to many. I love you, Aunt Gail and the girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Onna, Bobby, and kids

Bill and Debbie Hagan

September 27, 2005

Wendell,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your sincere care, love and display of strength for Gail over these difficult days has been a testimony to many others. Know that Debbie and I will have you and the girls in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Darrah

September 27, 2005

I was saddened to hear the news about Gail. I remember her from school, and she was a very beautiful girl with a very sweet personality that was always evident. Although we really weren’t close friends she always managed a smile and a hello to me and everyone else she passed in our hallways way back when. I didn’t attend our 50th birthday party for the class of 72, but everyone said she was a picture of health. I guess we never know when our time will come, and I’m very sorry she was chosen to go at such an early age. May she rest in peace!

Jimmy Darrah

NBF 1972

Jacksonville Beach

Robert Lumsden

September 27, 2005

I am so sad to hear of your loss. Take comfort that she is indeed with Jesus. My family will be praying for you all. I wish there were words ......

Tom Tankersley

September 27, 2005

Wendell,

I am so sorry to hear about your wife. You and your daughters will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Your old friend,

Tom Tankersley

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