Earline M. Cantrell passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the age of 69. Loving mother of Christopher J. Cantrell (Stephanie). Daughter of the late William B. and Odile Ruiz Cantrell. Sister of Patricia Melerine, Linda Lobre and the late William B. Cantrell Jr., Emile Cantrell, Norman Cantrell, Leon Cantrell, Bobby Cantrell, Bernice Hanzo, Mary Alice Matlock, Elvia Schubert, Claire Rita Estopinal, Lorraine Darce, Ethel Gagliano and Joan Fraychineaud. Proud grandmother of Caleb Cantrell and Carter Cantrell. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Earline was born on September 1, 1947 in New Orleans, LA and was the youngest of 15 siblings. She raised her only son with the help of her family and always put family before everything. Earline instilled in Chris the core value that family always comes first. Her two grandsons were the light of her life. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will begin a 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.