Willene Roper Cantrell

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Willene Roper Cantrell, loving mother and grandmother passed away from natural causes at the age of 91. Born March 31, 1929 in Gainesville, GA to the late Clifford E. and N. Perlene Roper, she was the last surviving child of six.

Mrs. Cantrell was a nursing assistant in the old Downy Hospital prior to her marriage. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was a talented seamstress, enjoyed growing flowers, working in her gardens, and spending time with those she loved most.

Willene was preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Charlie J. Cantrell; brothers, Dennis Roper, Donald Roper, Kenneth Roper, Cecil Roper and sister, Earnestine Roper Shuler.

Mrs. Cantrell is survived by daughter and son in law Debra & Doug Looney of Gainesville; son and daughter in law, Chris and Chris Cantrell of Newnan; Granddaughter Heather and Patrick Lowery, and great-granddaughters, Elena, Kate and Wren Lowery of Greer SC, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday, December 26 at 2pm with the Reverend Earl Pirkle officiating. The family asks that everyone meet at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m.  Due to Covid-19, the family requests that everyone attending the visitation and service wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Newnan Coweta County Humane Society, 608 Hwy. 29 N. Newnan, GA 30263.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.