Mrs. Townes retired from AT&T after 27 years of service as an Executive Secretary.
She was a devoted wife as well as a devoted aunt. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, Ray. As a world traveler, Cal developed lasting friendships and she never met a stranger.
Cal was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, R.R. Townes.
Survived by 3 nieces, Judy Burns (Pat) of Franklin, TN, Deana Donoho (Tony) of Nashville, TN, and Becky Berry of Savannah, TN; great nephews and niece, Barrett Petty (Val), Clint Berry (Malory) and Callan Donoho; great-great niece, Mary Townes-Petty; great-great nephew, Drew Petty; grandson, Bert Townes (Pam); granddaughter, Tavia Placella-Napier (Darrell); great granddaughter, Ashley Townes; great grandson, Brayden Placella.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2101 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from eleven-thirty in the morning until one on Friday, January 19, 2017 at Brentwood Roesch-Patton Funeral Home with Funeral Service to follow at one o’ clock in the afternoon.