Shirley
Callahan
Shirley Anne Callahan, 88, of Blue Ridge, Va., went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
She was a Botetourt County bus driver for more than 30 years and she also worked at Smith’s Store for many years. Shirley enjoyed going to sporting events and cheering on her grandsons. She enjoyed church and loved spending time with her family.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Wendi Callahan; son, John “Eddie” Callahan and his wife, Jenny; special grandsons, Zachary Barfield and Dustin Barfield; fiancé, Christian Craig; granddaughters, Patrice Freeland, Erin Levesque, and Megan Callahan Brawley and husband, Chuck Brawley; special great-granddaughter, Riley Anne Barfield; numerous others along with great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Dottie Dooley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lee Callahan; sons, Randy Blaine Callahan Sr. and Jeffery Lee Callahan; and grandson, Randy Blaine Callahan Jr.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 12 noon on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren with her son, Pastor Eddie Callahan, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Arrangements by Oakey’s Funeral Service – Vinton Chapel, Vinton, VA (540) 982-2221.