June 12, 1923 – June 28, 2011
ANDERSON, SC - Christeener Callenback of Anderson, SC, born on June 12, 1923, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on June 28, 2011, after a lengthy illness of a brain tumor.
Christeener was a devoted Christian, working with children’s Sunday School classes in the Church of God for many years, attending River of Life Church of God and West Anderson Church of God. She received extensive training in teaching and was loved and respected by her pastors and peers. She was employed by Singer Corporation before her retirement, receiving many letters and awards of appreciation from both her church and employers.
Christeener was preceded in death by her parents, H. F. and Bessie Elrod Callenback and two brothers, Herman and Doris Callenback.
She is survived by three sisters, Bertha Guest of Anderson, Mildred Lollis (Ernest) and Pauline Davis (Ray) of Powdersville. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Martha Stansell, Evelyn Wilburn, Sharon Crowe, David Lollis, Michael Davis, Barry Davis, Lynn Brooks, Boyd and Avery Callenback and Nancy Crump as well as many great nieces and great nephews.
The Funeral Service, officiated by the Reverends Cecil Campbell, Marion Snider and Mr. Ray Davis, will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 4:00 pm with the family receiving friends from 2:30 pm until 3:30 pm before the service. A private family interment will be held at a later time.
The family will be at the home of Martha Stansell, 1725 Martin Avenue, Anderson, SC.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any memorials or donations be sent to the Church of God Home for Children, P.O. Box 430, Mauldin, SC 29662.