Mary Estes Callahan

Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe, her parents, Jessy and Ollie Smith, twin sisters; Inze and Louise Smith, brothers; J.o. , R.o., and Toby, Smith, great grandson Blaine Bishop. She is survived by two daughters; Wanda Bishop and husband Bob, Glenda Babb and husband Charlie, son, Danny Callahan and wife Elaine, nine grandchildren; Jason, Robert, Joe and wife Janelle Bishop, Heather, Chelsey, and Amanda Babb, Colby Callahan and wife Brittany, Kelly Walker and husband Brad, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was a long standing member of the Longwood Baptist Church, an avid gardener. Loving, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary genuine caring and spiritual counsel will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends 1:00-3:00pm, Sunday, May 27, 2012. A graveside service will follow at (4:00pm), at Smith Family Cemetery, Longwood, NC with Brother Kenny Todd officiating. Pallbearers will include Jason Bishop,Robert Bishop, Colby Callahan, and Charlie Babb.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 332 Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or [email protected]