Nellie Dapan Cantrell
Nellie Dapan Cantrell, 60 of Santa Fe passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021in Santa Fe. She was born August 22, 1960 in the Philippines to Ingalod and Dawaya Dapan.
Nellie’s dream was coming to America and she made it. She worked for Sam’s Club for 28 years, she loved planting flowers and cooking. She made sure no one went hungry around her. Nellie was a kind and giving person. Her greatest achievement was her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and friend Marites. Nellie is survived by her loving husband Charles Thomas Cantrell, Jr.; two sons: Walter Cantrell and wife Kayla and Philip Cantrell and girlfriend Sarah Kiser; her four grandchildren: Benjamin, Camdyn, Addisynn and Layton; her sister Tessie; cousins: Melissa, Mary Grace and Darlin; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm and Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 10:00am – 12:00 Noon at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Santa Fe, TX with Chaplain Kimberly Woda officiating.
Nellie was such a wonderful woman. She devoted all her time and attention to her family. I still can’t or want to accept she’s gone. I’ll miss her forever. I know she’s in heaven with my mom helping watch over all of us.
Aunt Nellie was like a second mother to me. I’ve known her since I was in the Philippines because my husband and her been friends and working together for years. They have the same birthday so they always celebrate together. When I got married, she even became my wedding planner! She does everything from foods, DJ, reception and even go with me to pick my dress. When we need something She is always their for us. Cook some delicious Filipino foods, snacks, soup and anything She can offer. She won’t hesitate to help. She treat us like her own daughter. I will miss her, her jokes and laughs. Our parties will never be the same anymore. Family is always her priority. She brags about her sons and adore her grand children so much. It really breaks my heart thinking that we won’t see her again. It is such a loss, and she will forever be missed. We love you Ate Nellie!
Our condolences to the Cantrell family, I know she’s in the hand of our creator….
We have known sis Nellie since her 2 sons was still a baby.. this woman have a kind heart and she love by many because of her kindness. She love her 2 Sons dearly and did everything to provide for them. Condolences to the family she will be missed.
Nellie inspired us all with her steadiness, focus on goals, devotion to family, ability to work through some really hard things and consideration toward others. She will be missed.
I called her wawa because of when I was young I was 10 when she died I miss her so much I am now 12 years old as of this comment I know she is looking at me now it has been more then 1 year since her death I hope to see her when I die my sister has grown so big but she still shows love for Nellie everyday I know that she knows that I still love her and will no matter what