Reva Joyce Callahan, aged 76 passed away on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020. She was born on May 14, 1943 to Eubert and Maxie Phelps in Gilpin, KY. Reva went on to receive her Master’s Degree and was an educator in the school system for over 40 years before her retirement from the Whitfield County school system.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Thomas Callahan; son, Michael Thomas Callahan; four brothers, Ralph Phelps, Donnie E. Phelps formerly of Somerset, KY, Arvine Phelps and Larry E. Phelps formerly of Dalton, GA; three sisters, Lois Ann McDonald formerly of Liberty, KY, Mary Louise Sharpe formerly of Somerset, KY and infant Opal Phelps.
Reva leaves behind to cherish her precious memories are grandson, Dayton Thomas Callahan and his mother Alese Maples both of Chattanooga; brother, Jackie L. (Katherine) Phelps of Oneonta, AL; sister, Victoria (David) Peters; niece, April Wilson; nephew, Steven (Elaine) Sharpe all of Somerset, KY; a host of other special nieces and nephews who were very close to her heart; other relatives and dear friends.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday October 2, 2020 at 2:00pm at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414. Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com
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