Arlue Cantrell, daughter of the late William C. and Nellie Mae Bench Martin, was born on October 8, 1932, in Arkansas and passed away at her home in Bloomfield, Missouri on February 8, 2012, at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Cantrell had lived in Bloomfield, Missouri most of her life. She attended the Bible Tabernacle and had worked at Gateway Shoes before her retirement.
On February 14, 1952, she was married to Albert Leon Cantrell in Arkansas. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1999.
Surviving are one son, Steve Cantrell of Bloomfield, Missouri; one daughter, Linda Roberts of Bloomfield, Missouri; two grandchildren, Emilee Walker of Dexter, Missouri, Stephen Garrett of Bloomfield, Missouri; two brothers, W. C. Martin of Dexter, Missouri, Gaylon Martin of Puxico, Missouri; two sisters, Vivian Stroup of Marble Hill, Missouri and Norma Welker of Advance, Missouri. Other relatives and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Mayberry, Fay Johnson, and infant sister Thelma Louise Martin, and one brother, Louis Martin.
Friends may call on Friday, February 10, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield Missouri with Bro. Dudley Hamilton of Morehouse, Missouri officiating.
Internment will be at the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.