Nina Cantrell Clark, age 79, of Murfreesboro and native of Smithville, passed away January 3, 2019 at NHC Place at Cool Springs.
She received her master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1967. She taught school in the Nashville School System from 1963-1969. Nina was a member of the Methodist faith. She devoted her life to her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Nina was preceded in death by her parents, Alden and Willadean Estes Cantrell; and brother, Phillip Cantrell.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Clark; son, Phil (April) Clark of Brentwood; daughter, Emily(Paul) Joyce of Franklin; sister, Nancy Estes of Nashville; grandchildren, Jack Joyce, Braeden Clark, Lily Joyce, Grant Clark and Willa Claire Clark; and nephew, Houston (Hays) Estes.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 7, 2019 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Murfreesboro, was in charge of the arrangements.