Martha Ann Calhoun's Obituary
CALHOUN, MARTHA ANN, born November 6, 1917 in Whitewright, TX to James and Frankie Ashlock, died December 28, 2013. She grew up in the Howe and Sherman area and graduated from Howe High School. She attended business college in Sherman before going to work. On December 27, 1946 she married Harold Calhoun of Sherman. During their married life they lived in many cities and states. Wherever they lived Martha was always involved in work with underprivileged and volunteered with activities. She has been a FWC volunteer at Baptist Medical Center over twenty five years and active in Park Cities Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Harold Calhoun. Martha is survived by son, Charles Calhoun and wife, Mandy; daughter, Bettye Ann Cooper and husband, Sterling; grandchildren, Amber Shield and husband, R.B., Tyler Calhoun, Ruth Cooper, Sara Cooper, Sterling Michael Cooper and wife, Alexandria, Melanie Capps and husband, Ken; great-great grandchildren, Chayse, Kade and Ryder Capps. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM at Restland Abbey Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cal Farley Boys Ranch or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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