Nelta Jo Golden Cantrell, age 83, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, was born August 5, 1937 and died January 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a retired owner of Happy Land Day Care, a member of Bethany Church of Christ, and the daughter of the late Alaska Elkana and Josie Estella Pryor Golden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Donald Venus Cantrell; siblings, Henrietta Patton Mabery, Pauline Gribble, Arthur Golden, Alice Cantrell, Doris Whitlock, Austin Golden, Edwin Golden, Hubert “Hoss” Golden, and Stella Jean Parker Grissom; and granddaughter, Amy Lynn Miller.

Mrs. Cantrell is survived by four children and spouses, Anthony Cantrell of McMinnville, TN, Brad (Cyndi) Cantrell of McMinnville, TN, Jeff (Renea) Cantrell of Smithville, TN, and Donna Jo Farless of McMinnville, TN; eight grandchildren, Chandler Cantrell, Whitney & Tyler Stoner, Nathan & Caitlin Cantrell, Nick & Sarah Cantrell, Erica & Dillon Tubb, Tyler & Caroline Cantrell, Taylor Cantrell, and Ashley Farless; eight great-grandchildren, Knox, Kannon, Kase, Addison, Lily, Carter, Parker, and Ezra; three sisters-in-law, Joyce Golden of Mississippi, Diana Atnip of Smithville, TN, and Ruth Cantrell of Summitville; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Doug and Sarah Cantrell of Smithville, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mrs. Cantrell was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed the outdoors, watching birds, planting flowers, and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved spending time with family, going to church and ladies bible class, singing, and gathering at her house for Sunday dinners.

Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at High’s Chapel with David Costello, and Richard Bowman officiating. Burial followed in Webb Cemetery in Warren County.

High Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.