Constance Anderson Calhoun

Constance Anderson Calhoun was born October 24, 1935 in Atlanta. She grew up in Midtown and moved to Buckhead as a teen, graduating from Northside High School in 1953. Majoring in religion at Randolph Macon Women's College, Connie graduated in 1957 after forming many close friendships with students there. Her love of travel took her on a summer college seminar in India and a four-month tour of Europe with friends after graduation.

In 1960, Connie married the love of her life, C. Merrell Calhoun, and they raised their three children, Martha, Charles, and John. As Atlanta became a busy convention city in the 1960s, Connie joined TourGals, a company that provided tours of the city, rising to the position of director of training of new guides.

Connie was a devout Christian, raised as a Baptist who became a Methodist after marriage. She was a longtime member of Northside United Methodist Church, providing leadership for the women's program and the Banquet Bible Study group. Her worship and focus on God's word guided her life and empowered her spirit.

Connie was proceeded in death by her husband, Charles Merrell Calhoun, and her parents Albert Sydney Anderson and Constance Spalding Anderson. She is survived by her children Martha Calhoun Shafer (Tim), Charles Merrell Calhoun, Jr. (Cary), and John Anderson Calhoun (Noel), as well as five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and her brother Albert Sydney Anderson Jr. and his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Augusta Heritage Academy, 333 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901, or to the missions ministry of Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.