Iva Mae “Nana” Cantrell

May 3, 2011

Iva Mae “Nana” Cantrell, 73, of Pleasant Grove, AL and formerly of Pensacola passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, due to injuries in the tornadoes in north Alabama.

Mrs. Cantrell was born on June 27, 1937 in McDavid, FL to Sam and Iva Mae (Davis) Eddins. She had resided in Pensacola for most of her life. She enjoyed her outings at casinos and the Atlanta Braves.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a son, Randy Stephen Cantrell; daughter, Donna Rose Calhoun; sister and brother, Ruby and Tommy as well as her sister, Loulla Thompson, also a victim of the tornadoes.

Survivors include her three children; Cheryl Cantrell, Michael Cantrell and Michelle Lewis; 4 grandchildren, Stephenie Dasinger, Travis Williams, Tara Dasinger and Brittany Miller; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, May 2, 2011, from 5:00pm-7:00 p.m. at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Myrtle Grove Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Cantrell officiating.

Flowers will be accepted or in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made be made to the Tornado Relief Fund.

Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Iva Mae “Nana” Cantrell”

  1. Alma on May 3rd, 2011 1:00 pm

    To Cheryl, Stephenie, Michelle and the rest of the family I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Miss Iva was an amazing mother and grandmother she will be deeply loved and missed.

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