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Callie Owens Obituary

OWENS Callie Mae "Mama Callie" Owens was called home to glory on Saturday, November 3, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents: Addie Brown and Eddie Lard; 1 sister, Ethel Littleton; 1 son, Larry Lard; and 3 nephews: Eddie Lard, Clarence Small and Freddie Littleton. She is survived by her spouse of 54 years, Solomon Owens, Jr. She leaves to Cherish her memories 8 children: Ruthie Owens, Solomon Owens III, Anthony Owens Sr., Loretta Gary (Joe), Dollie Owens, Earlene Owens, Edward (Regina) Owens and James Owens; 1 brother; Lawyer Williams; 1 sister, Anna Hudson of Jackson, Mississippi; and 1 aunt, Wille Seay of Jackson, Mississippi. Affectionately known as "Granny" to her 28 grandchildren: Yvonne, Reva, Jamila, Danielle, Beionca, Larry, Anthony Jr., Antoinette, Therron, Arielle, Louis Jr., Ashlee, Chad, Albert, Carl, Solomon, Jamal, Amanda, Travis, Brittany, Mark, Jordan, Tyrione, Callie, Courtland, Nehemiah, Eddrina and Ezekiel. Beloved great-grandmother to 10 great-grand children: Davon, Jercoby, Stephon, Kennith, Javon, Aaja, Jere' Levar, Travon and Dajanae'; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. " Mama Callie" will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched. She was known to all as a praying woman of God. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Home Going Celebration on Friday, November 9, 2007at First Pentecostal Church, 122 N. Dorgenois Street, New Orleans, LA. 70119 at 7:00 P.M. Visitation from 5:00 P.M. until time of service. Dismissal on Saturday at 9:00 A.M. at First Pentecostal Church. Interment will be at Exxon Cemetery in Vaughn, Mississippi. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. 1020 Virgil Street, Gretna, LA in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 9, 2007.

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GENEVIEVE R. HOWARD

November 24, 2007

To the family of my long time friend/sister, JESUS will be your mother, wife, sister, aunt and cousin if you will let him. He is the only real friend we have. trust in HIM and He will lead and guide you in the right paths.
I love you all.
Gennie

Reva Chambliss

November 22, 2007

My Granny words cannot describe the way I feel about losing someone,who have taught me how to pray and touch God.My granny was more than just my grandmother she was a woman of God,and that says enough. I will forever miss you.

Danielle Owens

November 19, 2007

There are no words to describe how I feel. You were more than a mere women. You were an angel. You were our queen. Thank you for teaching me by example. For now I know how to live as a strong woman of God. Your Legacy shall forever live through me. Jerry, Jercoby, Jere' and I will
miss you forever.

November 17, 2007

She Truly Was An Angel In Disguise, She Was To Good For This Earth, So God Called Upon His Angel To Come Back Home.......

Love Always,Arielle

Eddie and Deborah Charles

November 14, 2007

To Elder Paul and Yvonne Banks and the Owes Family. My family want you to know that we are praying for you and your family.May God,s peace be upon you.

Stacey Brown SMA c/o 97

November 12, 2007

To the family, May God watch you and keep you. It was a blessing to know such a wonderful women.

Alma R. Porter

November 9, 2007

2 Corinthians1:3-4 What a wonderful God we have-He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. And why does He do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us.
May God Bless your family,
Love Always, Alma R. Porter(William J. Guste Elementary), Albert Porter Jr. and Michelle Collins

Norris Lewis And Family

November 9, 2007

Solemen III. And His Entire Family,
I offer my condolences. May the memories keep you smilling. I will continue to pray for God's Grace And Mercy.

Wanda Terry

November 9, 2007

Where there is no vision the people
perish: but he that keepeth the law,
happy is he.
OWENS FAMILY BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND HE WILL COMFORT YOU IN TIMES LIKE THESE.

Yvonne Ellis

November 9, 2007

Who can find a virturous woman ? for her price is far above rubies.
Proverbs:31:10
I will keep your family in my prayers.

Michelle "Noonie" Marshall

November 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert "Mutt" Fleming

November 9, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Louise Bennett

November 9, 2007

Mama Callie, I know you can't hear me now, but your greatest desire has been fulfilled you have seen HIS face! I will always remember the times you took to encourage me and Albert. To the family, Live for GOD she would really want that, and to Louis we love you and are praying for you and the family. Be strong in the LORD and in the power of his might.

Debra & Family Richardson-Jackson

November 9, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Keyoka Norwood-Scott

November 9, 2007

My prayers and love are with the family at this time of sorrow. Neg was a wonderful woman and her door was always open to anyone in need. My kids and I lost someone who was truely special. Take comfort in knowing that where she is there is no more sorrow and pain. An angel is at peace with her father.

Audrey Crayton & Family

November 9, 2007

To Yvonne Crayton Banks and The Owens Family
Let the memories of Grandma Callie encourage you to follow in her footsteps, and Acknowledge God In ALL Your Ways and He SHALL Direct Your Path.

Melissa Montegut-Glapion

November 9, 2007

My prayers go out to the family be strong in Lord.

Renetta Montegut

November 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need and sorrow.

Bro. & Sis Jackson & family

November 9, 2007

For we have known you for only a short time, but your love and strong words of encouragement shall forever be with us. Your love shall truly be missed. To the family: "Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal" our prayers are with you

Andrea Joseph

November 9, 2007

Trust in the Lord and the power of his might. It is He who will strengthenth you. He will uphold you with the right hand of His righteous, He will never leave you nor forsake you, for Jesus loves you so much....be encouraged Owens family

Yvonne Banks

November 9, 2007

Granny this is what you mean to me:
G- God Fearing, gracious and giving to others
R- Righteous, ruby,rare jewel
A- Awesome and amazing woman of God
N- Never endling love to all
N- Never thinkg of self but always of others
Y- Yielding to the commands of God by living a christian life

Granny, I Thanks God for givivng you to me for 69 years, thought it may hurts I am glad that you have gone up yonder to be with the Lord, no more pain and suffer but peace. I will miss and Love you Forever

Beryl Merritt

November 9, 2007

To the Owens family:
Cast your cares on the Lord because he truly cares. Wanted to share my condolences with your family. Your Mother has left many beautiful memories with you,treaure them always.

Dalton& Earleen Crayton

November 9, 2007

To my family,
Stay strong in the lord and keep the faith.Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God,that he may exalt you in due time.Casting your cares upon him; for he careth for you.
I PETER 5:6-7

Andrea Joseph

November 9, 2007

Encourage you did and so much more,
you listen you gave you feed the poor, thou woman of God you stood on His word, preached to the multitude and let it be heard, you finish the race and fought a good fight, now is high time we get our lives right, you will be missed beyond any doubt, REMEMBER "we will" the things you talked about.

BEIONCA OWENS

November 9, 2007

GRANDMA, I MISS!

DOLLIE OWENS

November 9, 2007

mama you will forever live on in my life because i do not know how to say good bye to my angel.

Donna McBride-Day

November 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Cherish the memories, Neg was a beautiful person, a Rose picked from Heaven. I loved her as my own mother. She was sweet kind and most of all caring and loving to her family and friends. Neg was the backbone to this family, but just remember to keep her legacy going. She was a Rare jewel, and I will truly miss her. My prayers are with the family. I love you guys, but Neg is in a better place now so don't worry about her. She is at peace in the lord.

Donna McBride Day

Barrin Davis

November 9, 2007

To the Owens Family,
Weeping made endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Remember a family that prays together will stay together. May God richley bless you.

Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Joyce Eves

November 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kennith, Sr. , Judy , Tiffani & Kennith, Jr. Jackson

November 9, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Helen Braud-Gordon

November 9, 2007

Mama, Words cannot express my/our love for you. But I know there is no question that you are now in heaven with your Lord & Saviour. We will miss you dearly. But to know that you have no more worries is enough concellation for me. You have been instrumental in a many lives, including mine. So, I want you to know, that I'm alright. I will carry the torch now.

Loving You, Helen,Rhea,Raymond

PHEDRE MITCHELL-DEAL

November 9, 2007

My prayers go out to the family, "The battle is not your's its the Lord".

November 9, 2007

To the Owens family:

May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you all during the difficult days ahead.

Brant and Tiffany Fowler

Dot Jenkins

November 9, 2007

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bernetta Burrell

November 9, 2007

No bond is as great as that bewtween a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you all as you grieve.

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer. I Peter 3:12

Bernetta and Kirk Burrell

Delicia Butler Robinson

November 9, 2007

You will be sadly miss by your nephew & wife John & Delicia Robinson WE LOVE YOU!!!

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