Nancy Atchley Cantrell

Nancy Atchley Cantrell, of Knoxville, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, left to be with her Savior on Friday January 28, 2022, at the age of 87. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Kim Cantrell Kennedy, husband Boo; son Craig Cantrell; and son Kevin Cantrell, wife Magi. Her precious grandchildren who will miss her greatly; Chad Kennedy, wife Amber; Chase Kennedy; Chance Kennedy; Sadie Cantrell West, husband Austin and daughter Auzie. Nancy had a special relationship with her great-grandson Braxton Kennedy. He was the joy of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Louise Atchley. Nancy was a lifelong member of Second United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was blessed to have so many wonderful friends who she loved and cherished from her church. Nancy taught and retired from Halls Middle School, where she was a science teacher. Through the course of those years, she gained many more friends that she held close to her heart. She always had an appetite for learning and traveled the world many times over. She will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved her. We know that she is home with her Savior, the one she loved and served all her life. Family will receive friends Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at Second United Methodist Church with a service to follow at 1:30pm. With Rev. Charla Sherbakoff officiating. Family and friends will then meet at Greenwood Cemetery at 2:45pm Tuesday, February 1, 2022, for a 3:00pm interment. Online condolences may be expressed at www.myanttfh.com