Shirley Gail Cantrell Poss

August 26, 2024

Ms. Shirley Gail Cantrell Poss, age 74, passed away on August 25, 2024 at home. She was born on Christmas Eve 1949 in Woodbury, Tennessee to her parents, Frances and Johnny Cantrell, who predeceased her. She is survived by daughter, Michelle Poss and her husband Clifton B. Sobel, Jr. Gail grew up in Smithville, Tennessee and lived there most of her life except a short time when she lived in Cape May, New Jersey.

She worked for United States Representative, Joe L. Evins, as well as the Smithville Municipal Airport and the DeKalb County Hospital for more than 30 years.

She loved to travel, especially to Newport, Rhode Island and annual trips to Savannah, Georgia. She loved her grand-beagles, Diamond and Wrigley. She was member of Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a 50 year member of the Eastern Star.

Visitation will be on Saturday, August 31 from 5-7pm and on Sunday, September 1 from 1pm until the time of service at 2pm with Bro. Jason Lohorn officiating and burial to follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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