Ada Ruth 'Tootsie' (Triplett) Cantrell

Ada Ruth (Tootsie) Triplett Cantrell, of Helenwood, TN, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the age of 98.  Born in Collie, VA, on February 10, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Stella McGuire Triplett.

She was preceded in death by her husband:  Earl Cantrell; one infant daughter:  Rita Lynn Cantrell; son-in-law:  Troy Cannon; mother and father-in-law:  James and Ella Cantrell; brothers and sisters-in-law:  Estel (Nora Delpha Laurena) Triplett, C. O. (Ruth) Triplett, Clark (Loretta) Triplett, Bill (Brenda) Triplett, and Jack (Phyllis) Triplett; sisters and brothers-in-law:  infant sister:  Frankie Triplett, Hazel (Sis) Cunningham (Joe); Kate Mullins (Chief), and Jean Lloyd (Virgil); brothers-in-law:  Allen, Gene, Leon and Kyle Cantrell; sisters-in-law:  Pauline Stacy, Marie Quillen, Betty Phillips, and Joan Overbay.

Tootsie is survived by her daughter:  Patsy Cannon of Helenwood, TN; several nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.  

The family extends a special thanks to Jetti, Marshall and Jamie Lloyd for being there whenever they were needed, and to Regina Carson and her nurses for their care and concern, and to Hospice for their gentle care.

Friends may visit with the Cantrell family on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Duvall officiating.

Committal service will follow in the Reed Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Ada Ruth (Tootsie) Triplett Cantrell.

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