Edna “Nanny” Calhoun, 68, of Morganton went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Born in Carter County, TN on December 16, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Joe Erving Lyons and Ruby Holder Lyons. Edna was an active member of Burkemont Baptist Church and was faithful to the bus ministry. She retired from Kimbrell Glass and had worked in the kitchen at Chesterfield Elementary School. She loved her little dog, Lady.
Edna is survived by her daughter, Shelia Calhoun of Morganton; grandchildren, Dylon Silvers and Dalton Smith; brothers, Allen (Sandra) Lyons of Lawndale and Joe (Geraldine) Lyons of Drexel; and a sister, Shirley (Harvey) Reeves of Arkansas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Calhoun, Jr.; and a daughter, Michelle Silvers.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. in the church with Rev. Eddy Bunton and Dr. David Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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