Age 87, of Burton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service in their honor will take place at 5:00 pm, Friday, August 1, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, 12534 Holly Rd. in Grand Blanc. The family will gather at church to receive friends from 4:00 pm until the time of service at 5:00 pm. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Wanda’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
Wanda Lee Cantrell was born on September 2, 1937, in Buchanan County, Virginia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ulis and Garnett (Keen) McClanahan. She was a wonderful wife of almost 70 years to Carl Cantrell, they raised 6 children and had the pleasure to enjoy many of their friends and Russell St. neighborhood families. She was a Line worker at Fisher Body in Flint, she enjoyed quilting, crocheting Afghans (scratches as great grand daughter Riley calls it) with love for others to enjoy. She enjoyed her family, the youth, energy and laughter her kids, Grand kids and great grand kids showed when the visited.
Left to cherish her memory are her children; Jack Cantrell of Fenton, MI, Lonnie Cantrell of Burton, MI, Janice (Dave) Drew of Grand Blanc, MI, Carlos (Lori) Cantrell of Flint, MI, Cammie Cantrell, Flint, MI, Debra Russell of Webster, Fl, Peggy Horn of Piney Flats, TN, Lynda (Gary) McClanahan of St. Pete, FL, Joann Eleades (Erik) of Gainesville, GA, Emery Horn, Flint, MI, her grandchildren; Kyle (Heather) Cantrell, Huntsville, PA, Virgil Dewayne Cantrell, Jr, Jacksonville, FL, Jacob Drew, Flint, MI, Cody Cantrell, and Courtney Cooney of Mt. Morris, MI, Nickolas (Emily)Drew, Grand Blanc, MI, Luke (Alvena)Cantrell, Flint, MI, Zachary Flanagin, Fenton, MI, Joanna (David) Griffin, Bushnell, FL, her great-grandchildren; Carson & Kaylie Cantrell, Huntsville, PA, Allea & Emma Drew Flint, MI, Ava, Riley & Cooper Drew, Grand Blanc, MI, Luka Cantrell, Flint, MI, Beau Flanagin, Fenton, MI, Brantley & Chase Griffin, Bushnell, FL, and several nieces, nephews and Friends.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Carl Cantrell, sons Douglas Cantrell and Virgil Dewayne Cantrell Sr. Parents, Ulis & Garnett Keen McClanahan, siblings Pauline Horn, Betty Hardy, Mary Walker, Jerry McClanahan, Teako and Dusty along with several family & friends.
Special thank you too Pastor Scott, Gretchen and members of Faith Lutheran church in Grand Blanc, MI, Select Speciality Care at McLaren hospital, Flint, MI. Also the staff of 9th Tower, Kevin and nurses who helped Carl and Wanda, special thanks to Dr. Harrison and staff for the Medical help you gave for their medical. |
