Ora Mae Williamson Callahan, age 86, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born in Columbus County on August 22, 1929.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Acie & Mary Elizabeth Williamson; her husband, Frank Callahan; 1 daughter, Brenda Kay Smith; 2 brothers: Mitchell Williamson and Tyndall Williamson; and 1 sister, Beatrice Ivey.

She is survived by 4 sons: Harold Johnson & wife Bonnie of Lumberton, Darrell Johnson & wife Mary of Wilmington, Franklin Callahan & wife Sarah of Lumberton, and Bill Callahan & wife Wanda Sue of Lumberton; 4 daughters: Kathy McCoin & husband Michael of Lumberton, Renda Ranager & husband Carol of Lumberton, Magalene Overstreet of Greenville, and Christine Cox & husband Dickie of Lumberton; 18 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren.

A time of visitation will take place on Friday, August 19, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 11:00 AM at New Hollywood Cemetery with Rev. David Holloway, Rev. Leslie Sessom, and Chris Melvin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.