Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Annie Jo Calhoun

Home going celebration for Mrs. Annie Jo Calhoun of Alpine, 90, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Terry Wilson is the pastor. Reverend Theoangelo Perkins will deliver the eulogy. Interment will take place in Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery. Mrs. Calhoun will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the funeral home.

Annie Jo Calhoun was born on March 12, 1932, in Alpine, Alabama to the union of the late Sam Lawson and the late Eliza Moore Lawson.

At an early age, Annie joined Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Alpine, Alabama. Annie Jo was a home maker. She loved fishing and sewing. Annie was united in holy matrimony to the late James Edward “JC” Calhoun on October 26, 1947, and to this union eleven children were born and blessed with three.

On the morning of Sunday, May 8, 2022, Annie Jo departed this life at her home in Alpine, Alabama. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in passing by three sons, Harry Calhoun, Walter Calhoun and James Edward Calhoun, Jr.; and three brothers, Jathan Lawson, Lewis Moore and Jewell Lawson.

Mrs. Calhoun leaves to cherish her memories: six daughters, Mae Frances Jenkins of Munford, Alabama, Beverly (Tommy) Swain of Talladega, Alabama, Millerneace Swain of Alpine, Alabama, Janice (Andre) Phillips of Talladega, Alabama, Carolyn (Ken) Richmond of Alpine, Alabama and Tamela Calhoun of Lincoln, Alabama; five sons, John Henry (Brenda) Calhoun, Roger (Mae Francis) Calhoun and Perry (Annette) Calhoun of Alpine, Alabama, David Calhoun of Alpine, Alabama and Kendrick Young of Lincoln, Alabama; forty grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren; three sisters, Eliza Swain, Sara Williams and Ernestine Williams of Alpine, Alabama; two brothers, Frank Lawson and John Samuel Lawson of Alpine, Alabama; a daughter-in-law, Laura Calhoun of Talladega, Alabama; a special niece and caregiver, Sherry Calhoun of Alpine, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Strong willed and determined, yet so loving and caring. Always had something good to say or give, and always made time in her busiest moments to give listen, share or advise. Being Grandma from Day 1 and memories of you will will never be forgotten in our hearts and minds just like Heaven you will always have a Loving place. Prayers, Love, and Comfort to my Aunts, Uncles, and the rest of the Family. Deep Sympathy- Karey Lawson and Family.

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My Auntie Annie Joe always has a smile and was very very kind woman. I love you. Rest in Heaven..... Cynthia Lou

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So very sorry for your loss. Remembering you in my thoughts and prayers, and praying that God will give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy, Vivian Ogle

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My deepest sympathy for the family My heart goes out to you... Auntie will really be missed."JESUS" My heart breaks for you. PRAYING for strength for the family ..May God be with you all..LOVE YOU Aunt Annie Joe... REST in Peace..

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL