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BORN

1941

DIED

2008

Mary Ellen Califf Obituary

Mary Ellen (Loven) Califf, age 66, passed away Saturday July 19, 2008 at her home in Crestview, Florida. Mary Ellen was born on July 29, 1941 in Morganton, N.C. to Robert Luther Loven and Lillian Gertrude Taylor Loven (both deceased). She moved to Ft. Walton Beach, Florida in 1994 after retiring from a 25-year truck driving career.

Survivors include her best friend and husband, Michael Califf; one son Jerry Shane Wright of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandchildren Stephen Tyler Wright and Michala Taylor Wright of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters Barbara Whetstine and Sandra Duckworth and one brother Kenneth Loven, all of Morganton, N.C.

Mary Ellen especially wished peace and love to her closest friends; Pitty Pat, Tody, Phylis, Paula and Mary.

A Celebration of life open house will be held for Mary at her home: 4257 Jenkins Rd, Crestview, Florida on July 23, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/marycaliff.

Instead of flowers, please make a donation to the Emerald Coast Hospice, 131 East Redstone Ave. Suite 110 Crestview, Fl 32539.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Florida Daily News on Jul. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Sheriff John T. McDevitt

July 28, 2008

I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have lost a loved one can know the depth of your feelings. I have experienced the death of my parents, a child and my grandparents. I know how difficult these times can be for those left behind.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you. God bless you and your family during this difficult time and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darliene Carter

July 22, 2008

I remember Mary, the first time she came to my studio. She like to have never found me...lol. We didn't realize then the good times, painting classes, trials, and friendship that was to come. When I needed patterns enlarged... she found the place to do it. When we founded Passionate Painters, she stepped up to the plate and was our treasurer. So many memories, so dear and treasured. You my girl will be missed. Your get-r-done attitude that went into your painting, cleaning business, or anything else that crossed your path.
I'll see you on the other side girl. In the meantime, rest in the Lord's hands.
Love ya girl
Darliene Carter

Deborah Hughes

July 22, 2008

Mary I will miss you so. You were the best room mate in Nashville you me and aunt mac had the best time and got into the most. I morn your passing because I am selfish and want you here but I know you are taken lesson from the Master Painter and enjoying every minute of it save a space for me aunt mac. I know I will see you again. with much love, Debbie, paint partner and teacher.

sue stevenson

July 22, 2008

Mary, I miss you so much. We hadn't been friends very long, but I really enjoyed getting to know you. The times we spent painting were the best. You had such a great sense of humour. You will be missed by all who ever knew you. Much Love, your friend and fellow painter, Sue Stevenson

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