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October 22, 2009

Luna D. Callaway



Luna D. Callaway passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at the age of 101. She had been living with her daughter, Joyce Puckett, in Weleetka, Okla., for the past nine years, where she received wonderful care.

She was born July 10, 1908, to Mary B. and William Henry Chewning in Navarro County.

Luna married George A. Callaway in Waxahachie on Dec. 23, 1926. They had three daughters, Joyce Puckett, Doris Mesker and Judy Jones. She worked at Collin Street Bakery during fruitcake seasons for a number of years. She also worked at Navarro Regional Hospital in the snack bar.

Luna was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Callaway; her parents, Mary B. and William Henry Chewning; sister, Clara Basham; and grandson, George Alan Lance.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving daughters, Joyce Puckett of Weleetka, Okla., Doris Mesker of Clute, and Judy Jones of Arlington; nine grandchildren, Mike Lance of Boynton, Okla., Cathy Thomas and husband Jerry of Boynton, Okla., Steve Mesker and wife Tricia of Brazoria, Susan Bornsheuer of Spring, Mark Mesker and wife Claire of Cypress, David Mesker of Vidor, Joshua Jones and wife Sarah of Arlington, Amy Pierce and husband Loyd of Arlington, and Julie Hueber and husband Tim of Corsicana; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Mike Lance, Steve Mesker, Mark Mesker, David Mesker, Joshua Jones and Jerry Thomas.

The family extends a special thanks to Betty Hill for her loving care and assistance; her nurse, Emma Crockett, who lovingly cared and gave guidance to the family; and all the nurses and staff of Angelic Hospice.

Donations may be made to the Church of Christ of Weleetka, Okla., or the Angelic Hospice of Oklahoma.

An online guest book is available at www.corleyfuneralhome.com by selecting the Luna D. Callaway obituary.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. ∞

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