Priscilla Marie Cantwell, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 with her family by her side.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 26th at Austin Avenue Church of Christ, with Tom Washburn officiating the service, under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home. Her family will host a visitation prior to the service from 1 to 2pm. Interment to follow at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood.
Priscilla was born November 25, 1940 in Brownwood to Cecil and Alta Nicholson. Priscilla married the love of her life Nolan Cantwell on May 24, 1958 and they began a life together that blessed them with 2 children. She graduated from Early High School and went on to Cosmetology School. Priscilla was a self-employed Beauty Operator for over 50 years and loved her customers. Priscilla was baptized at Early Church of Christ at a young age, attended Brady Avenue Church of Christ, where she served in several capacities before becoming a member of Austin Avenue Church of Christ. She loved attending church services and spending time with her church family.
Priscilla enjoyed gardening, she spent endless hours china painting for family and friends, loved singing, coloring, cooking, doing hair, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Priscilla loved everyone and had a sweetness about her and a special twinkle in her eyes. She had a way of making you feel special and loved when you were around her. She loved her cat, Sissy, that had no tail. Priscilla was a fan of everything pink and glittery!
Priscilla is survived by her son, Joey Cantwell, his two daughters, Ami Doss and husband Cole, their children, Jace and Harper of San Antonio, Ashley Bussell and husband Erich, their children, Kamden and Kyzni of Goldthwaite; her son Johnny Cantwell and wife Olivia and their children Brandon Cantwell of Brownwood and Alyssa Cantwell of San Antonio; sister Glenda Walker and husband Jack; niece Kayelee Lyon and husband Rob of Silverthorne, Colorado; nephew Clay Beene and wife Marlene of Brownwood and great-nephew Tony and wife Angie Harrell great-great niece and nephews, Sophia, Ethan and Soloman; along with many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Nolan H. Cantwell, her parents, Cecil and Alta Nicholson; her in-laws, Jimmy and Opal Cantwell.
Priscilla’s family would like to thank Senior Care of Brownwood, Songbird Lodge and her Austin Avenue Church of Christ family for all the loved and care they have shown her over the years.
In Lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to:
Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online at https://dementiasociety.charityproud.org/donate
Online condolences, memories and tributes can be made to the family at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net