To the precious Callahan family....I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of Ava....I just came across the news tonight....Please know that you will be in our prayers .....Pray that GOD will wrap his loving arms around each of you...and give you the peace and strength that only he can give...God bless to you all....Rodney..

What a lovely person--so full of spirit and good humor! 
I didn't know her well, but have the fondest memories of her lively energy and kind eyes. 
Deepest sympathy.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To Ava's Family, the things I will always remember about Ava will be her smile and always wanting to have fun in life. We had a lot of good times together. We all will have great memories of your mother, she was a wonderful person.  You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

REST IN PEACE MY FREIND AVA.........Bill Crane (a friend from Duke Energy)

April, Angela, and Amy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.  It was a beautiful service today.  Our family will continue to pray for yours and if we can help in anyway please let us know.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Oh Minnie, I will miss you so much.  We shared a lot of laughter, secrets and tears. You were a wonderful friend and the BEST MOTHER I have ever known.  I will never forget you!  I love you!

To the family of Ava, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew her in the early 80s when she worked at South Central Bell. I have thought of her often since I moved away from Kentucky and wondered how she was doing. She was a beautiful person inside and out with a great love for life and family. I viewed the many wonderful photos posted ... she definitely continued to live life to the fullest. My prayers are with the family. May you find comfort in the many memories and rest assured she has a new body in heaven as she waits for you all when God calls you to join her.

Dana & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Ava today. I will keep you and your Family in my DEEPEST THOUGHTS and PRAYERS. She was a VERY SWEET and FUNNY gal. She will be greatly missed. Now her and Paul are looking down on us and we have to be strong. They will be waiting at the gates for us when the  good Lord calls us home.
Love,Sandy(Whalin)Coulter

Donna, we just wanted to let you know that we are praying for your family.  It is not easy losing a sibling.  Katie sends you hugs and kisses from Tennessee.  Love you from Beth, Mike, and Katie Savage.

Girls and family, I wish I could be there with you to support you though all of this.  My thoughts and my prayers have been with you all year.  Your mom was a strong and sassy woman.  I have many good memories of her in my life. Though I know she will be missed,  I rejoice in her homegoing... she is forever made whole, with her father in heaven, never to suffer again.

Amy this is your old boss..Sherry.  Working with your mother was a hoot!!  She always made me laugh. she will be missed.  I will have u all in my prayers . God bless

I'm sure Ava's spirit will continue to be with her family and friends, bringing a smile to ones face when she comes to mind.  My prayers are with you Rita Bass and the rest of your family as you mourn your loss.

She was a very nice lady and fun to work with. She always thought of the other person first. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy.

Ava, you will be sorely missed at the BOC. You touched so many lives and your memory will live on in us. Our heartfelt thoughts are with your family during this time.

She was a cut up and we had a few Laughs every time we saw each other. Great lady

Ava was a caring and thoughtful person who always seemed to be there for others.  My prayers are with her family.

Ava was so full of life and oh how she made everyone around her laugh! My heartfelt sympathy to her entire family. Luv you always.

Ava's smile will be missed.
I am an LGE-KU co-worker. 
God Bless

I was blessed to have called Ava my friend.They say you choose your family when you choose your friends and Ava never met a stranger. Her infectious spirit and tender  heart was always 110%. You leave behind a legacy in the hearts of many. Rest in peace my sister my friend.

I seldom worked with Ava, but each time the experience was genuinely fun.  She liked to laugh and made every endeavor enjoyable.  She was well-liked by others who knew her and her passing will be sorely missed by her extended work family.  Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ava.  I worked with her at KU.  She always had such an outgoing and witty personailty.  She could light up the room..I will miss her as I know you will too. My thoughts and prayers go out to her many friends and family.

your family is in our prayers for strength and comfort. We will miss Ava very much, her smile and her energy.
 we love you, The Rountree Family

Ava was an amazing woman and an inspiration for all of us. I worked with her and she always put a smile on my face with her hilarious sayings and personality. We will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this difficult time.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ava's passing. I didn't know her very well but she was always helpful and uplifting to talk with. I am a KU/LG&E co-worker. My condolences to the family.

DEAR ALICE AND DONNA AND ALL YOUR FAMILY OUR LOVE SYMPATHY
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL AVA.MAY GOD WRAP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS
AND BRING PEACE AND COMFORT TO YOUR HEARTS.PLEASE KNOW THAT WE LOVE YOU. IN JESUS NAME.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Callahan family for the loss of Ava.  Ava found joy in life and in her family.  She talked about them all the time.  She will be truly missed by her friends and family.  Rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to the family.  Ava will always be fondly remembered.

I worked with Ava at LG&E for many years and considered her a friend.  My fondest memory of her was actually playing golf with her in the LG&E league at Nevel Meade.  She will definitely be missed. She was agreat lady.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Ava was full of life and shared her  spirited personality with everyone she met.  We worked together at LG&E and I know she will be greatly missed.  My sincere condolences to Ava's family during this difficult time.

April and Family - I worked indirectly with Ava for many years and was always moved by her smile and pleasant disposition.  May you/family take comfort in knowing you will see her again.  My prayers are with you at this time and in the days to come.

Ava always took the time to talk and ask how I was doing.  She listened and cried with me when I talked to her about my daughter.  Even though she was in pain herself, she always had compassion for other people's problems.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ava was a wonderful person.  She always had a smile and laugh that was contagious.  Heaven just got a wonderful angel!

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. 

I have fond memories working with Ava and know she is missed. She was an exceptional woman.

April~ I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother.  I will continue to keep you and your family in my thougths and prayers...

I just want to say your mom left me with some fun memories.  We went on school field trips together and it was never dull or boring.  Ava was warm and friendly and always thought about you and making you comfortable.  I loss touch with her over the years like friends do, but I will always cherish our fun times together.  I will be praying for all of you.

April,my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Rita; 
I am so sorry about the death of your sister. I will keep Ava, and you in my prayers.

With all our hearts, we send our deepest condolences. We will keep you all in our prayers because we know Ava will be greatly missed.

April, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Ang, your mom was like my second mother when we were growing up.. she taught me how to do my makeup , believe in myself, and most of all to enjoy life to the most.. she was truly a remarkable women.. I adored her she always made me feel so loved.. my heart breaks for you and your sisters.. love you lots

Ang, I just wanted to send my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.  I will be lifting you and your family up in my prayers and hope that you can find comfort in knowing your mother was such a wonderful woman.

Ava you will missed by everyone who knew you.  What a beautiful person and you were always so sweet to me and always had a smile on your face.

Ava Doreen, you will be sorely missed. You certainly knew how to make me smile and always laugh. What a beautiful, strong woman you were. You fought a good fight, defied the odds and made the best of it. You have so many people that are going to miss you down here, but we know that you're in a better place. A place with no pain and no sorrow, only joy and laughter which is why you will fit in so well. Farwell my dear cousin... for now. Your cousin,

OBITUARY

Ava Doreen Callahan

February 25, 1956 – July 31, 2012

Kraft Funeral Service & Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park

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