Eulala Roberts Calhoun

Eulala Roberts Calhoun, age 102, of Hoover, Alabama, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov 11, 2026. She was born in Erwin, Tennessee in the Leap-year 1924, on February 29, and graduated from Unicoi High School. She was married to her High School sweetheart, Joe Calhoun, also of Erwin, on July 24, 1945. Eulala had a career in office management, after excelling in the role she treasured most, Homemaker to Joe and their 3 children. Not only did she excel, Eulala never, ever waivered from sacrificing, encouraging and advocating for each of them. And she would without hesitation roll up her sleeves to pitch in and do anything she could to help.

Having lived through some of our country’s most difficult crises of the past century, including but not limited to the Great Depression, WWII, the 2008 Great Recession, and COVID, not to mention normal challenges in life, Eulala certainly had periods of adversity that brought her to her knees. Still, she prayed, and she prayed fervently, then stood back up and persevered. And it was her Christian faith, which grew ever stronger and shined ever brighter each year, that empowered her to use what became clear was her God-given gift. Most of her life she smiled and spoke a greeting to virtually anyone she came in contact with or passed in a hallway; even people that did not respond or were known for just being grumpy or unfriendly. Frankly, in was late in life that gift became very noticed and appreciated by recipients and observers alike. It was amazing to watch her go through a room, restaurant, hallway, etc. and with direct eye contact, smile and sweetly say, “I love you.”; then watch a glow come over that person’s face. In fact, hundreds of people that she saw regularly would talk about how they looked forward to Eulala’s unfailing and heartfelt greeting - greetings that will indeed be missed by them. Of course, undoubtedly, she is in Heaven smiling and saying, “I love You.”, to Jesus, the many relatives and friends whom she has so dearly missed; and strangers alike.

Eulala was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart and Gusty Bailey Roberts; Joe Calhoun, her husband of 72 yrs, and siblings Leona Fishel, Gladys Street, and Charlie Roberts. She is survived by her children, Ricky Joe Calhoun (Diane), Tina Calhoun Quinnelly (David), Brian Calhoun (Marie), her grandchildren Brooke Quinnelly Payne (Caleb), Philip Quinnelly (Kara), Preston Alan Calhoun (Caitlin), and her great-grandchildren Jude Calhoun, Alexa & Avery Payne, and Warner, Cole, & Emerson Quinnelly; as well as her sister Barbara Davis; and several nieces and nephews.

Eulala’s family also wants to extend enormous gratitude to Eulala’s very close and helpful friend, GG. And to Eulala’s second family, the Anchor chapter of Respite For All at Asbury Church, led by Gina McIntyre. This group was instrumental in enabling our Mom to fully enjoy the final years of her life by providing her joyful engagement and non-stop group activities throughout the week. She loved GG and every member of Anchor, enormously!

A Celebration of Life will be at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Visitation 1 p.m. Service 2 p,m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her Dementia Support Group, Respite for All (Anchor), at respiteforall.org or ask Gina how to donate to Eulala’s chapter specifically by contacting [email protected] or (205)529-6353.