Doris Callaway Obituary

Doris Graham Callaway, 91, of Crawford, Ga died on July 8th at Piedmont Athens Hospital surrounded by her adoring family. The daughter of Lillian Chastain Pitts and William Cary Pitts. She was born in Point Peter, Ga in Oglethorpe County.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Kelly Graham, second husband Owen Callaway, her son, Doug Graham, her brothers Alvin, Melvin, and Bobby Pitts, and sister, Catherine Callaway.

After graduating from Oglethorpe County High School, Doris married her beloved Kelly Graham. They were married 40 years until his untimely death in 1991. They raised 3 wonderful children together. They enjoyed camping with BT and Rosalind Allen and Mary and Al Johnson. They especially enjoyed spending time at the mountain house in Hiawassee, Ga with Kelly's sister Ellen and her husband George Holcomb.

Doris married Owen Callaway in 1993. She cared for him for many years in the nursing home. She loved his children Gary, Larry, and Scott and his grandchildren.

Doris was a homemaker and caregiver for her family her entire life. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her family. especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Doris is survived by her beloved daughters, Karen (David) Callaway and Kristie (David) Huff. Grandchildren; Douglas Graham, Kimberly (Frank) Pittman, Matthew (Colleen) Graham, Graham (Amanda) Callaway, Kelly (Calley) Huff, and Katie Huff. Adored Great-Grandchildren; Kalyn and Hudson Callaway and Madelyn and Caroline Graham.

She is also survived by her beautiful sister, Jeannie Fincher, who was the best birthday present born on Doris's 7th birthday. Beloved sisters-in-law, Ellen Holcomb and Hazel Graham. Many special nieces and nephews. Special friend and caregiver of three years, Mattie Pearl Smith, other special caregivers, Dorothy Mason and Wanda Echols.

Pallbearers will be Grandsons; Douglas Graham, Matthew Graham, Graham Callaway, Kelly Huff, Frank Pittman, Brent Black, and Hudson Callaway. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Callaway, David Huff, Phil Williams, Scott Maxwell, Edd Lowe, Ralph Maxwell Sr.

Funeral Services will be held as follows. Visitation will be Thursday, July 10th from 6pm-8pm at Lord and Stephens East Funeral Home and service will be held Friday, July 11th at 11am at Lord and Stephens East Funeral Home with burial at Sandy Cross Cemetery.

Special thanks to Piedmont Athens Oncology Unit and Compassus Hospice for their excellent care and compassion during this difficult time.

Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to The Oglethorpe County Senior Citizen Center, 19 Oglethorpe Drive, Crawford, GA 30630.

Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.

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