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Tina Callaway Obituary
Tina S. Callaway
67, of Cicero, Indiana died August 10, 2012 after a short, courageous battle with gastric cancer.
She was born on July 31, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana to Nathaniel Rust and Suanna (Cummins) Wasson. Tina graduated from New Castle High School and attended Franklin College & Ball State. She received an Associate Degree from IUPUI. She worked in the health care industry with her last position being operations manager of Lab Corporation in Indianapolis with 13 years of service.
Tina married her high school sweetheart, G. Richard Callaway, on August 20, 1967 and she was a devoted mother to their three daughters. She was leader of Bible Study Fellowship and a volunteer for the Crisis Hot Line and Dress for Success. She served as President of her children's PTO and manager and board member of Carmel Soccer Club. She loved water skiing, quiet mornings with coffee and the family dog, Dazy. She was always the loudest cheerleader at her children's sporting events.
Tina was preceded in death by her father and mother; step-father, William E. Wasson; her oldest brother, Paul Rust; and her father-in-law, George M. Callaway.
She is survived by her husband G. Richard Callaway of Cicero; three daughters, Stacy L. (Kenn) White of Apex, NC, Stephanie S. (Jamie Jones, PhD.) Callaway, PsyD. of Chicago, and Courtney A. (Alexander) Thompson of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Sydney and Sophia White of Apex, and Amelia and Juliana Thompson of Indianapolis; mother -in-law Helen L. Callaway; brother-in-law, Robert E. Callaway (Sheree) of Athens, TN; special nephew and niece Matthew (Carla) Callaway (daughter Lauren); brothers, Dale Rust of Luray, VA and Barry (Shirley) Rust of New Castle; Linda Callaway, Athens, TN.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 14 at 10 AM at Flanner and Buchanan- Carmel, 325 E. Carmel Drive. Visitation will be on Monday, August 13 from 4-8 PM at the funeral center, and also from 9 AM until service time on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to IU Foundation and mailed to IU Simon Cancer Center, PO Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN 46266-0245. Please include a note identifying Tina Callaway as the person your gift memorializes.
A full tribute to Tina's life may be viewed online at
http://www.flannerbuchanan.com, where condolences may be shared with the family.
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Bessie Bush
August 13, 2012
To The Callawways,
I meet Tina in 2005 at labcorp and thought she wasn a beautiful and classy lady. When you talk to her she always spoke of her family and grandchildrens.Tina was a smart find lady. My prayers for you all may god bless you all.
Matt & Natalie Fox
August 13, 2012
To all the Callaways:
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Tina was such a pleasure to know and was so proud of all her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful host at the lake and always made everyone feel welcome. As her granddaughters grow up they will have a wonderful role model to follow in their grandmother. You are in our prayers.
Cathy Ramirez
August 12, 2012
To Stacy and the Callaways,
I am so happy I had the opportunity to meet your mom, Tina. She was a gracious and kind lady. I remember sitting on the deck together having coffee and visiting. During that time, your mom expressed how much she loved her family and took joy in the time you all spent together. My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom.
Linda Callaway
August 12, 2012
We were able to spend some of her last days together and I will cherish those forever. Tina is my sister, friend and an angel who will live in my heart.
Christa Kerschner
August 12, 2012
To the Callaways,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tina was a very classy and smart lady. I worked at LabCorp. for 5 years and she always lit up when she talked about her children and husband. Keep your memories alive.
Michael Akers
August 12, 2012
We have been friends with Tina and Dick since 1964. Tina's life was such a great example of Christ-like caring and love for others. Our hearts and prayers go out to Dick and their daughters and extended family. May they experience God's comfort and peace at this time of loss. We love you.
Mike and Midge Akers
Jan Cowell
August 12, 2012
My dear friend, Tina. I know it broke your heart to leave the ones you love so much. You are now in the arms of God. I pray that all that loved you will be comforted knowing we are all bound together forever through His power which is greater than death. I will always treasure our time as neighbors on "our" street.
Jan & Larry Cowell
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