Mary Gladys (Quisenberry) Cantler

Birth date: Mar 17, 1929 Death date: Aug 30, 2019

Gladys Q. Cantler, 90, Johnson City, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at Princeton Assisted Living, after a blessed life caring for her family.Gladys was a native of Winchester, KY, and a daughter of the late Nevil and Mary Ellen Gravett Quisenberry.She was a homemaker and loved cooking, knitting and sewing for her children, grandchildren and friends.Gladys was a longtime member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church and both the Solon Gentry and Virgil Anderson Sunday School Classes.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Edwin Douglass Cantler, Sr., in 2009, a son, Edwin Douglass Cantler, Jr., a grandson, Michael Cantler, two sisters, Virginia Blankenship and Helen Stacy.Gladys is survived by three children, Fred Cantler and wife Katrina, Brevard, NC, Sara C. Hansen and husband Mark, Collierville, Bob Cantler and wife Dianna, Johnson City; daughter-in-law, Jenina Cantler, Memphis; one sister, Ann Williams and husband George, Irmo, SC; eight grandchildren, Natalie Canter and husband Matt, Mary Emily Yancey and husband Kevin, Sergeant Andrew Cantler, U.S. Army, and wife Feeny, Clay Cantler, Reverend Palmer Cantler, Ann Caroline Hansen, Quentin Cantler and Second Lieutenant Gray Hansen, U.S. Army; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.The funeral service will be conducted Monday, September 2, 2019, at 4:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Lester, officiating.The family will receive friends Monday prior to the service from 3:00-4:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.The graveside committal service will be held Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Those planning to attend are to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 P.M.In-lieu-of flowers, memorials may be made to Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 S. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601.Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net.Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Cantler family. (928-6111)Read Obituary

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Anonymous

239w ago

Bob and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a special woman and I always enjoyed seeing her. You all will be in my prayers.

Anonymous

239w ago

Prayers & thoughts are with you and your family ??

Anonymous

239w ago

Dear Cantler Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you comfort, peace, and strength.

Anonymous

239w ago

We all loved Gladys very much. Although I am very sad, I am happy that she is reunited with Doug, Mother and Daddy, and Eddie. She was my big sister, four years older than I am, and I will miss our conversations. George and I are lifting the entire family up in prayer and we are grateful that you all were able to spend precious time with her last week.

Anonymous

239w ago

When I think about Aunt Gladys, I think of a lady who loved her kids, husband and extended family very much. I remember going to visit the Winchester family when I was little and the excitement that would follow the whole Cantler family when we would have special meals and sit on the porch and watch the traffic (you would think this to be boring for a little kid, but no). The Quisenberry sisters obviously loved each other and their parents very much. This was a great example in my own life.

Later I remember attending Aunt Gladys’ 50th wedding anniversary in Johnson City, and was very impressed by the large, deep, family for which Gladys and Doug were the root. We all attended their church the next day and very much enjoyed the participation that was evident from the whole family. What a great legacy. Later on I would see pictures on facebook or through my mom (her sister) and dad, of beach trips, or special grand kids events. What a treat.

Well I just want to tell whoever reads this that Gladys’ impact even reached into Maryland. I am proud to be her Nephew, and hope to see her again (and Doug and Eddie) in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Anonymous

239w ago

I am very blessed to have known Aunt Gladys. One Thanksgiving after I joined the family, Aunt Gladys helped Nanny prepare the Thanksgiving meal. All the ladies gathered around the dining room table that evening after washing the dishes making angels for Christmas. Although I was completely unprepared with various Quisenberry traditions and craft supplies, Gladys was very gracious. The entire group of women shared supplies and made me feel welcome. I have very fond memories of the Cantler family and praying for all of you!