Roma Nell (Hoskins) Cantrell

Roma Nell Cantrell, 86, of Jackson passed away peacefully at her home Monday, June 24, 2019.

She was born January 29, 1933, in Brookland Arkansas, daughter of Jim and Dollie Norris Hoskins. She and James David Cantrell were married February 13, 1952.  He passed away October 8, 2018 in Jackson, Missouri.

Roma enjoyed spending time with her family, they were everything to her. She also enjoyed worshipping God and being with her church family as well. One of Roma’s favorite past times was yard sales.

Loving survivors include four children, Karen (Mike) Morgan of Jonesboro, Illinois, Bonnie (Kevin) Wooden of East Alton, Illinois, Kenneth (Ginny) Cantrell of West Africa and John (Becky) Cantrell of Columbia, Tennessee; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two siblings Bill (Alice) Hoskins of Boise, Idaho and Geraldine (Ben) Whitaker of Paragould, Arkansas.

In addition to her husband of 67 years she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, five brothers and an infant granddaughter Jessica Cantrell.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with her son Kenneth Cantrell officiating. Interment will be in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the donor’s church or charity of choice.

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