Obituary
Mrs. Benita Gay Tarver Cantrell of Trumann passed away Wednesday May 18, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR., at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 13 days. She was born Tuesday, September 5, 1961 in Trumann, AR where she was a lifetime resident. She loved farming along with gardening, fishing, hunting turkeys, ducks and deer. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one brother, and her father, Mancel Tarver.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Dennis Cantrell of the home; and her mother, Colleen Whitfield Tarver.
The family will receive friends Saturday May 21, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Corners Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, AR. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan and Rev. Glenn Hurst officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be the Men’s Sunday School Class.
Please consider sending lasting memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, 848 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103.
In compliance with Covid-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is optional and social distancing will be observed.
An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
May 21, 2022
Corner Chapel Baptist Church
Payneway, AR
Funeral Service
May 21, 2022
Corner Chapel Baptist Church
Payneway, AR
Guest Book
"We are so very sorry to hear of Benita’s passing.
I enjoyed getting to know you both while helping with your harvest 2011.
Our deepest sympathies.
Robert Frost, The Villages, Fl. May 26, 2022
"Dennis and Coleen, we are so sorry for your loss. May god bless you both.
Ada and Ruth Ann Terry, 12945 promise land ln trumannMay 21, 2022
"Will miss you, my best friend!
Bobby benson, TrumannMay 20, 2022
"Dennis: I am so sorry for your loss. She was always a joy to talk to and be around. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane S. Jones, HarrisburgMay 20, 2022
"So sorry for your loss!
Janiel Forbess Martin, Marion ArMay 20, 2022
"Dennis
I am so sorry for your loss, I pray the good Lord gives you peace and great comfort during this time and the days ahead..God bless you..
James & LaDonna McMasters
LaDonna McMasters, Bay ArMay 20, 2022
"Prayers for Mrs Colleen and the family. May God comfort you all now and always.
April Russell (Montgomery), TRUMANNMay 19, 2022
"Dennis I am so sorry. We have always felt like family with you two! We have enjoyed eating fish and hush puppies while Bonita and I try to figure out what vehicle we need to buy just to get your blood flowing. I sure will miss her!! Dennis we love you and you will be in our prayers.
Arlon & Pamela Welch , May 19, 2022
"Prayers to all
Gary Russell , Trumann Arkansas May 19, 2022
"Jesus gained a sweet angel. I wonder what she will do in heaven
God bless a d receive her soul. I have fond memories of visiting her childhood home when we were kids
Lora Dorton-Cheney, Indianapolis May 19, 2022
"The Tarver Family saddened to hear of our Cousins sudden death. Our thought and prayers go out to Dennis and Aunt Colleen. Our hearts are broken!!!
Penny Tarver and Family, JonesboroMay 19, 2022
"Sending condolences
Johnnie (Kendall) Mitchusson, Star CityMay 19, 2022
"Dennis I am so sorry for your loss I know how you will miss her very much. She was my friend and my buddy and I thought so much of her I will sure miss her and I sure know you will. So sorry
Gary England and Janie, Trumann arMay 19, 2022
