Obituary

Mabel Katherine Wolfe Callens, 95, resident of Murfreesboro and formerly of Savannah, passed away on August 19, 2011 peacefully at her home. Born in Savannah on July 27, 1916, daughter of the late Joe and Lura Copeland Wolfe. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years: Pastor Hugh Callens, the great joy of her life; a son: Hugh Callens Jr., of Murfreesboro; a granddaughter: Vanessa John Massey; brother: Archie Wolfe of Savannah; two sisters: Ann Robert Bohler of Athens, GA and Helen Gerald Noffsinger of Murfreesboro; sisters-in-law: Edna Earl Wolfe and Sally Wolfe, both of Savannah. TN; numerous beloved nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven brothers: J.C., Raymond, Robert, Jamie, Dan, Herman and Frank Wolfe. Mabel was a devoted member of the Baptist church where she taught numerous Sunday school classes, Bible studies and was a wonderful partner in ministry to her husband. She loved God and was always eager to tell people about her faith. Mabel was an accomplished seamstress and known for her abundant gardens which she not only shared but put to use with her great cooking skills. She enjoyed many hours cheering for the Atlanta Braves and delighted in their wins. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed enough to be a part of her life. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 22 at 10:00 AM at Northside Baptist Church in Murfreesboro and Saturday, August 27 at 1:00 PM at Hopewell Baptist Church in Savannah, TN. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memphis Union Mission or a charity of your choice. Cremation Society of Tennessee is in charge of the arrangements.