"We all will miss you very much Memaw. You will be in our hearts and memories forever."
In loving memory of
Alice Lee Cantwell
August 24, 1917 - May 11, 2013
Alice Lee Henderson Cantwell, 95, of Austin, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at The West Oaks Rehab in Austin.Alice was born on August 24, 1917, in Lampasas, Texas to Mary Gertrude Parsons Henderson and Ernest C. Henderson. She was a member of the Kinney Avenue Baptist Church in Austin and was a salesclerk with the E.M. Scarboroughs and Sons Department Store in Downtown Austin and Barton Creek Mall. After retirement Alice was faithful to work the voting polls for her area. Alice loved flower gardening but she mostly loved her family who loved her dearly.She is survived by her children, Don Cantwell and his wife, Joyce of Bryan, Ann Prilop and her husband Jerry of Manchaca and Sharron Harley and her husband Nathan of Fort Worth; sisters, Lena Williams of Lampasas, Addie Mae Ralph and her husband Don of Lampasas and Patricia Hughes and her husband Al of Austin; brothers, Ernest Henderson, Jr. and wife Glenda of Lampasas and Leo Henderson and his wife Gayle of Hewitt; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and fifteen great-great grandchildren. Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin J. Cantwell who passed away in 1974.A gathering of friends and family will take place from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Harrell Funeral Home located at 4435 Frontier Trail in Austin. Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Harrell Funeral Home with burial to follow at Capital Parks Memorial Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas. Alice's long time friend and previous pastor, Rev. Gordon Bergstrom of Bertram will officiate. Pallbearers will be Alice's Grandsons: Russell Cantwell, Steve Prilop, John Prilop, James Prilop, Robert Allen; Great Grandsons: Brandon Cantwell, Derek Prilop, Seth Snyder.The family would like to thank Dr. Allen Sonstein, West Oaks Rehab and Health Center staff and Alices caregivers as well as Angel Heart Hospice for their care. Those unable to attend services you may sign the Guest Book at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com. 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745 (512) 443-1366
Tributes
"Sharron, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. Margaret emailed me this morning. My mother passed away on March 5, and I miss her terribly. As I read your mother's obituary, I was stuck by so many things particular to my family. Your mother died on my dad's birthday (he passed away four years ago); your mother and my dad were born in the same year; the pastor officiating at your mother's service is named Bergstrom, my maiden name; and your mom will be buried in the cemetery where my parents are buried. I have no words to ease your sorrow, but please just know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers during this time of grief. Love, Neverlyn"
"Sharron,My heart aches for your sadness. You and your family are in my prayers.Love,Margaret"
"We extend our sympathy to you, Don and Joyce, and all of the family in the passing of your dear loved one, Alice Lee Henderson Cantwell. May God bless and give all of you peace and comfort in the days to comeSincerely,Samuel and Mary Gail Leming"
"You are in our thoughts and prayers in the lost of your sweet mother. She was such a sweet lady, always smiling. Bless youLoveDrue and Brenda Kilburn"
"My dear friend, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. My prayers are with you, Nate, your children and all your family. I wish I could be there for the funeral,, but since I can't I wanted you to know that I will be holding you close in heart & in my thoughts. Please know I care deeply and am saddened by your loss!Golda"