Obituary of Martha G. Calloway

Mrs. Martha Greene Calloway, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Concord, NC. Mrs. Calloway was a lifelong resident of Boone, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30 � 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 9th, 2018, at Oak Grove Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Gerald Hodges officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. Mrs. Calloway was born August 27th, 1930 in Boone, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Bessie Greene. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Calloway was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. C.P. Calloway, her sisters Stella, Polly, Pauline, and Rachel and brother, Warren. Mrs. Calloway is survived by her three children, Annie Calloway of Southern Pines, Andy Calloway and his wife, Kim, of Concord and Clifton Calloway and his wife, Shon, of Rock Hill, SC. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Mollie, Dana, Casey, Sally, Garrett and Luke as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Calloway was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and employee at Appalachian State University. Mrs. Calloway is remembered as a talented and avid seamstress, cook and gardener. Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 306 Oak Grove Road, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared with the Calloway family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Calloway family.