Irene Smith Cantrell Boshears, age 86, of Jacksboro, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Golden Living Windwood Facility in Clinton. She was born February 4, 1926 in Oliver Springs to the late Willie and Cora Lee Taylor Smith. Irene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and being involved with the Boy and Girls Scouts. In addition to her parents, Irene is preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Cantrell.
Survivors:
Husband Thurston Boshears Jacksboro
Children William F. Cantrell and wife Carla Atlanta, GA
Elizabeth Cantrell Clinton
Howard E. Cantrell and wife Janet Clinton
Grandchildren Heather Cantrell Clinton
Robert Cantrell Woodlands, TX
Sisters Acelea Young Clinton
Opal Gill Clinton
Betty Mildred White Knoxville
Joyce Smith Alexandria, VA
Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.
At the request of Mrs. Irene, she will be cremated.