Ruth Cantrell – Sesser

Ruth Cantrell, 105, of Sesser IL, passed away on Sunday December 25, 2016 at 6:55 P.M. at Mt Vernon Countryside Manor.

She was born September 14, 1911 to Alva and Della (Cockrum) Stevison.  She married Roy Cantrell on February 28, 1937 and he preceded her in death on July 13, 1958.

She was a member of the Sesser First Baptist Church, Eastern Star, and the Sesser Woman’s Club.

Ruth retired as a secretary from Crocker Insurance in Sesser and also did tax preparation for many individuals over the years.

She is survived by one daughter Shelby and Marvin Elliston of Sesser, one granddaughter Marvla Hutchens of Lexington, SC, two great granddaughters Alecia and Brian Davis of Lexington, SC, Ashley Hutchens of Greenwood, SC, great grandson Matt Hutchens of Sesser, and three great great grandchildren Skylar Davis, Riley Davis, and Alaina Creswell.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday December 28, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser.  Visitation will be on Wednesday December 28, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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