of Harrison, AR
May 24, 1917 - January 23, 2011
Virginia Cantrell, age 93, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Hillcrest Home in Harrison. Virginia was born on May 24, 1917, in Settlement, Arkansas, the daughter of Ed and Adel (Hooten) Bradford. Along with her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Hershell Cantrell, whom she married on August 19, 1933, in Valley Springs, Arkansas; her sister, Anna Jane; her grandson, James "Jamie" Cartwright and an infant grandson; and her
son-in-law, Gerald Smith.
Virginia was a lifelong member of the Olvey Christian Church. She was a member of the Olvey Extension Homemakers Club since she was sixteen years old. She and her husband operated a Grade A dairy until his death in 1979. They were selected as a Boone County Farm Family of the Year. She was also a Boone County Farm Woman of the Year. Virginia continued to live in her home until two years ago when her health declined and she could no long live by herself.
Virginia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Glenda Cantrell, of Olvey; her daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Anna and Walter Cartwright of Valley Springs and Frankie Smith and Martha and Bill Albright, all of Harrison; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Mary Bradford of Augusta, Georgia and George Bradford and Bob and Sandy Bradford, all of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and her two sisters: Mary Watts of Harrison and Lula Smyth of Marshall.
Virginia is also survived by three grandsons, John Cartwright, Gerald Cartwright, and Jeff Cantrell; four granddaughters, Carol Godfrey, Stephenia Henderson, Lisa Morton and Gina Claassen; five great-granddaughters, seven great-grandsons, one great-great-grandson; four step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Roller-Christenson Funeral Home.
Funeral services was Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at the First Christian Church in Harrison with Reverend Ben Byrd officiating.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Virginia's grandsons.
Honorary Pallbearers were Virginia's great-grandchildren and the staff of Hillcrest Home.
Memorials may be sent to the Olvey Christian Church, 10388 Old Olvey Road, Harrison, AR 72601.
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11 Condolence(s)
Frances Cope
Friday, January 28, 2011
Glenda and Steve, so sorry for your loss.
Frances & Don Cope
Fay & Bud Heard
Friday, January 28, 2011
Frankie, So sorry for your loss. I know we are never ready to loose our Mothers. Thinking of you.
Fay and Buddy
Shirley Hathcoat
Thursday, January 27, 2011
I will miss Virginia so much. What a wonderful person she was.
Gwen Jones Bowen
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tears of Joy come with the fond memories of growing up in the Olvey Community with Virginia and her family as our wonderful neighbors. Her gentle nature and strong Christian leadership were a blessing to all who knew her. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Our loving thoughts are with all the Family.
Gwen & Don Bowen
Dr. Richard F. Brown
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Steve and Glenda - so sorry to hear of your loss. Best wishes to you and your family. Richard and Gloria and Children
The Fuhrman's
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of Virginia. She was a great neighbor freind,and not to forget a very special person all around in the community. We always enjoyed her very much, she will be missed.
John and Betty, Margie, Kathy, Brenda, Nancy, Hank, And Little John
Martha Benjamin Wilson
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Steve, Martha, Frankie & Joanna, I was so sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. I have so many great memories of her, and with you all, over the years. It seems like everyone in Olvey was family even if you weren't related. She was the end of an era for our community and church that will not be forgotten. I always enjoyed my time with her and will treasure it always. My love to you all and our prayers are with you in your grief.
Sylvia Cole-Ragland
Monday, January 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady.
Marvis Paul
Monday, January 24, 2011
Virginia was like a second mom to me since they were neighbors and I spent lots of time with her daughter, Martha at their home. She was so dedicated to her family, church, extension club and community. Of the families in Olvey, when I was growing up, she is the last to leave her earthly home and join family, neighbors, and friends in a glorious place. Her sweet spirit and loving smile will remain with me forever. To all her children, I know how hard it is to give up a mom but rest in the fact that she is rejoicing her Christian life. May God comfort you in this time of saying your goodbyes until you meet again to a wonderful mother.
My prayers are with you.
Marvis and Joey
Joel & Betty Williams
Monday, January 24, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom was a special person I have known all of my life.
Harrel and Roberta Sue Curtis
Monday, January 24, 2011
Many an hour was spent in Virginia's home. I will always treasure the memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.