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Shirley Mae Ellison Cantrelle passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 11:08 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, LA. She was 90 years old. Shirley was born on November 10, 1928 in New Orleans, LA and reared by her grandmother, Josephine Overton Raymond, her mother Velma Parker Green and stepfather Royal Sam Green. She married Paul Cantrelle Jr in 1948 and raised seven children in St. James, LA. She obtained a BS in Elementary Education from Southern University and A&M College in 1965 and enjoyed a 31-year career as an educator in the St. James Parish School System. She was longtime parishioner of St. James Catholic Church where she was named Director of Religious Education. She also served as a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. She leaves to cherish her memories, siblings – The Joseph and Ellison Families; four children: Janice Cantrelle Kelson of Donaldsonville, Velma Adrienne Ferchaud (Dwight) of Gonzales, LA, Christopher Cantrelle of Garland, Tx, and Anthony Cantrelle of St. James; one godson, Ralph Williams (Olivia) of Denham Springs, LA; twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law: Ann, Sheryl, Ava, Marsha, Darlene & Shawanda; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her grandmother, mother, father and husband, she is preceded in death by three sons: Daryl, Michael, and Paul III Cantrelle; two sons-in-law, Walter Celestin & Harvey Kelson Jr; and one grandson Jaime Peterson. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from St. James Catholic Church, 6613 LA-18, St. James, LA, Father Matthew McCaughey, celebrant. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by Rosary then service at 11:00am. Entombment, church cemetery. Treasures of Life Funeral Services have been entrusted with her final care. 315 E. Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA. ""When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!""
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It was an honor to know Mrs. Cantrelle. She did not let anything stop her. She fought a good fight, she ran the race, and now, she rest in the Lord. We extend our condolences and love to the Cantrelle and extended families. May God comfort each of you and may he mend the hearts that are broken.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. ❤❤
With heartfelt thoughts, love and prayers.
Charles & Jackie Bearden
May 18, 2019
May the Grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with you during the time of your bereavement. The loving educational contributions made by Mrs. Cantrelle in her students' lives will live on forever. She was a wonderful and inspiring second grade teacher.
Micheal & Mable Landry
May 18, 2019
Greer Michael
May 18, 2019
Beautiful teacher, inside and out!
Betty Stewart
May 17, 2019
Ms Shirley, you helped to make my transition 43 years ago from New Orleans to St. James easier. I will always remember your guidance when I started working at St. James schools. Rest in eternal peace my friend
Dale Williams
May 17, 2019
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Wish I could be there with you all!
Alexis Cantrelle
Grandchild
May 17, 2019
Kathy Quale
May 17, 2019
My condolences to the family of my 5th grade teacher. I have fond memories of being in her class.
Sharon Gloster-Howard
May 16, 2019
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Rita Cooper
May 16, 2019
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Florida Chatman
May 16, 2019
My condolences to the family. Cherish fond memories in your heart and may our Lord strengthen you during this time of sadness. Psalms 90:10
Your Neighbor~
May 16, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you gain comfort from the words of Psalm 51:17 during this difficult time.
Pamela Williams
May 15, 2019
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