Ms. Shirley Gail Cantrell Poss, age 74, passed away on August 25, 2024 at home.

She was born on Christmas Eve 1949 in Woodbury, Tennessee to her parents, Frances and Johnny Cantrell, who predeceased her.

Gail grew up in Smithville and lived there most of her life except a short time when she lived in Cape May, New Jersey. 

She worked for United States Representative, Joe L. Evans, as well as the Smithville Municipal Airport and the DeKalb County Hospital for more than 30 years. 

She loved to travel, especially to Newport, Rhode Island and annual trips to Savannah, Georgia. She loved her grand-beagles, Diamond and Wrigley. She was member of Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a 50 year member of the Eastern Star. 

She is survived by daughter, Michelle Poss and her husband Clifton B. Sobel, Jr.

Funeral service was held Sunday, September 1, 2024 with Bro. Jason Lohorn officiating and burial followed in Whorton Springs Cemetery. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.