Daphne Callan Lindsey October 03, 1928 – December 20, 2018 Share this obituary Send Flowers Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card Daphne Nelle Callan Lindsey, age 90 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born on October 3, 1928 in Gaylesville, Alabama to the late William Brandon Callan and the late Mary Byron Miller Callan. She was a 1945 graduate of Gaylesville High School.
She worked at Cedar Valley Golf Course, where she met her future husband. She was also employed by Arrow Shirt Company, worked in the office of Pinky Mobley, Tax Commissioner and then began her over two decade long career as a floral designer while employed by Flowers by Lyle. She retired as the owner-operator of Nature’s Corner Florist.
She was active member of the Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Church. She was a member of the Daffodil Garden Club and the Saint Bernadette’s Women’s Group. She loved gardening and turned her love of flowers into a thriving business until her retirement.
Her first love was her family and her scores of devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Lindsey; sisters, Ora Catherine Allen ( Sanford), Gussie Lee Kelley (Fred), Mary Margaret Greer (Willie), Amy Melvina Rice (Morris), Dixie Bellzora Herron (Lee) and Johnnie Faye Therlot (Anthony); brothers, Will Miller Callan (Ala Mae), Pinkney Allison Callan (Foyt) and James Roland Callan (Jean); Her sister in law, Cleo Davis, was her roommate and partner in joy for many years. Survivors include three daughters, Teresa Lindsey Lee (Eddie Lee) of Cedartown, Georgia, Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Lindsey of Daly City, California and Margaret Anita Lindsey (Chris Clayton) of San Francisco, California,; two sons, Steven Edward Lindsey (Candace Harms) of Salt Lake City, Utah and David Alan Lindsey of Douglasville, Georgia.
five grandchildren, David Edward Lee (Lori Lee) of Cedartown, Georgia, Heather Lee Misztak (Marcin Misztak) of Cartersville, Georgia, Nicole Lindsey Harms (Joe Morton) of Portland Oregon, Graham Callan Lindsey of North folk, Virginia and Jericho Telva Lindsey of San Francisco, California, She was also survived by six great grandchildren and a large number of nieces, nephews and cousins. She also included as family a wonderful group of supporters including Marie and Gordon Lovett, Gerard (Mac) and Bennie McAllister, Lynne and Joe Williams, Marty Carter, Denise Croker Norma Berry, Daniel Runyon, Jane Frew, Michelle Causey, Adrian Peeks, Vera Owens, Peggy Reid, Joyce Dekle, Luz Hooper, Jean Bentley, Penny, Kevin, and Charlie Perigan and the members of Saint Bernadette’s Church and the staff of Cedar Hill Senior Living Facility. As she requested, she was cremated.
Bicoastal Services will be held. The Memorial Mass for Daphne Nelle Callan Lindsey will be conducted on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 12 noon from the Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 100 Evergreen Lane, with Father Timothy Gallagher officiating. Monsignor Daniel Stack and Father Richard Morrow will also honor Mrs. Lindsey.
Her eulogy will be presented by her oldest granddaughter, Heather Lee Misztak. For personal condolences and to sign the online guestbook, please visit our website at liteseyfh.com. The Southern Crematory in cooperation with the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Daphne Nelle Callan Lindsey.
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