Connie Melissa Litchford Cantrell, age 58, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home in Sikeston, MO.

She was born March 8, 1967 in Sikeston, MO to the late Johnathon David Litchford and Alfreda Joyce Summers Litchford.

She was a restaurant manager several places in Sikeston including Wendy's for over 10 years.  She later owned and operated a cleaning business until ill health forced her retirement.  She loved her dog Apollo and loved to go fishing with her grandson.

Surviving are her children, Michael (Latisha) Cantrell of Sikeston, MO, Amber (Cody) Carlyle of Springfield, MO and Jenny Holifield of Sikeston, MO; a brother, Ottis Litchford of Blodgett, MO and sister, Susan (Billy) Arnold of Matthews, MO; 10 grandchildren, 2 aunts, several cousins, nieces and a nephew.  Also surviving is her best friend, Terra (Fred) Bailey.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

No services are scheduled.

McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com .

Never Forgotten

I think of things you used to say

And all that you would do,

At some point, every single day,

My thoughts will turn to you.

To lose you was a bitter wrench,

The pain cut to my core.

I cried until my tears ran out

And then I cried some more.

This wouldn't be your wish for me

That I'd be forever sad

So I try to remind myself

Of the happy times we had.

I know I can't be with you now

And you can't be with me

But safe inside my heart you'll stay.

That's where you'll always be.