Dona Maxine Callis, 100 years old, lifetime resident of Jay, OK went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Grove, OK.
She was born on August 26, 1920 in Jay, Oklahoma to her parents, Robert Lee Earp and Nellie Abercrombie-Earp.
After Maxine graduated from High School, she worked many jobs throughout her life. Her career was in Merchandising Sales in the Clothing Industry. She worked at Kelly's Clothing Department for years. Maxine enjoyed gardening, canning and the outdoors. She was a woman of Christian faith and loved the Lord with all her heart. She attended numerous churches throughout her life while serving the Lord. Maxine will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Nellie Earp; her husband, Clifton Callis; brothers, Roy Earp, Bill Earp, Wesley Earp and Johnny Earp; sisters, Nola Houck, Thelma Addington, Bertha Craig and Callie Clanton. Maxine is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family and friends. Maxine's Private family visitation will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 11:00am – 12:30pm at Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346. Maxine's Celebration Of Life Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 2:00pm, April 12, 2021 at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Jay, OK. Burial will be at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Jay, OK. Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.
(Addition to biography courtesy of Centenarians of Oklahoma)
Dona Maxine (Earp) Callis was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration. She lived 100 years and seven months. Dona shared with us these words of wisdom: "Live Your Life For The Lord".
She was born on August 26, 1920 in Jay, Oklahoma to her parents, Robert Lee Earp and Nellie Abercrombie-Earp.
After Maxine graduated from High School, she worked many jobs throughout her life. Her career was in Merchandising Sales in the Clothing Industry. She worked at Kelly's Clothing Department for years. Maxine enjoyed gardening, canning and the outdoors. She was a woman of Christian faith and loved the Lord with all her heart. She attended numerous churches throughout her life while serving the Lord. Maxine will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Nellie Earp; her husband, Clifton Callis; brothers, Roy Earp, Bill Earp, Wesley Earp and Johnny Earp; sisters, Nola Houck, Thelma Addington, Bertha Craig and Callie Clanton. Maxine is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family and friends. Maxine's Private family visitation will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 11:00am – 12:30pm at Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346. Maxine's Celebration Of Life Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 2:00pm, April 12, 2021 at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Jay, OK. Burial will be at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Jay, OK. Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.
(Addition to biography courtesy of Centenarians of Oklahoma)
Dona Maxine (Earp) Callis was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration. She lived 100 years and seven months. Dona shared with us these words of wisdom: "Live Your Life For The Lord".
Dona Maxine Callis, 100 years old, lifetime resident of Jay, OK went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Grove, OK.
She was born on August 26, 1920 in Jay, Oklahoma to her parents, Robert Lee Earp and Nellie Abercrombie-Earp.
After Maxine graduated from High School, she worked many jobs throughout her life. Her career was in Merchandising Sales in the Clothing Industry. She worked at Kelly's Clothing Department for years. Maxine enjoyed gardening, canning and the outdoors. She was a woman of Christian faith and loved the Lord with all her heart. She attended numerous churches throughout her life while serving the Lord. Maxine will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Nellie Earp; her husband, Clifton Callis; brothers, Roy Earp, Bill Earp, Wesley Earp and Johnny Earp; sisters, Nola Houck, Thelma Addington, Bertha Craig and Callie Clanton. Maxine is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family and friends. Maxine's Private family visitation will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 11:00am – 12:30pm at Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346. Maxine's Celebration Of Life Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 2:00pm, April 12, 2021 at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Jay, OK. Burial will be at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Jay, OK. Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.
(Addition to biography courtesy of Centenarians of Oklahoma)
Dona Maxine (Earp) Callis was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration. She lived 100 years and seven months. Dona shared with us these words of wisdom: "Live Your Life For The Lord".
She was born on August 26, 1920 in Jay, Oklahoma to her parents, Robert Lee Earp and Nellie Abercrombie-Earp.
After Maxine graduated from High School, she worked many jobs throughout her life. Her career was in Merchandising Sales in the Clothing Industry. She worked at Kelly's Clothing Department for years. Maxine enjoyed gardening, canning and the outdoors. She was a woman of Christian faith and loved the Lord with all her heart. She attended numerous churches throughout her life while serving the Lord. Maxine will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Nellie Earp; her husband, Clifton Callis; brothers, Roy Earp, Bill Earp, Wesley Earp and Johnny Earp; sisters, Nola Houck, Thelma Addington, Bertha Craig and Callie Clanton. Maxine is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family and friends. Maxine's Private family visitation will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 11:00am – 12:30pm at Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346. Maxine's Celebration Of Life Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 2:00pm, April 12, 2021 at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Jay, OK. Burial will be at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Jay, OK. Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.
(Addition to biography courtesy of Centenarians of Oklahoma)
Dona Maxine (Earp) Callis was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame on the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration. She lived 100 years and seven months. Dona shared with us these words of wisdom: "Live Your Life For The Lord".
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