1932
Wanda
2016
Wanda Cantrell
January 1, 1932 — November 19, 2016
Wanda Arlene Barrett Cantrell, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House, from cancer.
Wanda was born January 1, 1932, in Beagle, Kansas to Ruth and Verlie Barrett. She was the first and only girl of 4 children. She graduated from the Osawatomie High School with Honors in 1948. She was married to Dale Cantrell on March 23, 1952. She was employed as a secretary most of her working years for First General Adjustment Bureau and next The US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, later called Public Health Service. She worked there for 20 years and retired December 31, 1994. She was a beloved mother of 3 and grandmother of 6. She joined the Methodist Church while living in Pittsburg and remained a Methodist until death. She was a member of Valley View United Methodist Church, former square dancer, and member of the wildcards of Adallah Shrine. Her favorite pastimes included reading, crossword puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Verlie and Ruth Barrett; her brother, Leslie Barrett and his wife Dorothy; sister-in-law, Judy Barrett; brother-in-law, Dr. Joseph (Dr. Margaret) Cantrell.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dale; three children, son, William Cantrell, son, Dr. Edward (Elizabeth) Cantrell , and daughter, Ellen Richards (nee Cantrell) ; 6 grandchildren, Brett (Natalie) Cantrell, Ryan Cantrell, E. Evan Cantrell, Erin Cantrell, Riley and AL Richards; her brothers, Eldon Barrett and Robert (Gloria) Barrett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, Nov. 25, 7-9PM, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Funeral service Saturday, Nov. 26, 1PM, at Valley View United Methodist Church.
Interment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley View United Methodist Church, The Shriner Children’s Hospital, or the charity of your choice.
Wanda was born January 1, 1932, in Beagle, Kansas to Ruth and Verlie Barrett. She was the first and only girl of 4 children. She graduated from the Osawatomie High School with Honors in 1948. She was married to Dale Cantrell on March 23, 1952. She was employed as a secretary most of her working years for First General Adjustment Bureau and next The US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, later called Public Health Service. She worked there for 20 years and retired December 31, 1994. She was a beloved mother of 3 and grandmother of 6. She joined the Methodist Church while living in Pittsburg and remained a Methodist until death. She was a member of Valley View United Methodist Church, former square dancer, and member of the wildcards of Adallah Shrine. Her favorite pastimes included reading, crossword puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Verlie and Ruth Barrett; her brother, Leslie Barrett and his wife Dorothy; sister-in-law, Judy Barrett; brother-in-law, Dr. Joseph (Dr. Margaret) Cantrell.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dale; three children, son, William Cantrell, son, Dr. Edward (Elizabeth) Cantrell , and daughter, Ellen Richards (nee Cantrell) ; 6 grandchildren, Brett (Natalie) Cantrell, Ryan Cantrell, E. Evan Cantrell, Erin Cantrell, Riley and AL Richards; her brothers, Eldon Barrett and Robert (Gloria) Barrett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, Nov. 25, 7-9PM, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Funeral service Saturday, Nov. 26, 1PM, at Valley View United Methodist Church.
Interment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley View United Methodist Church, The Shriner Children’s Hospital, or the charity of your choice.
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