Shirley Ann (Schroeder) Callahan, 83, of Sealy, Texas passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Bellville, Texas.

Shirley was born in Sealy, Austin County, Texas. The daughter of Ernest and Birdie (Schubert) Schroeder, she grew up in the Peters Community, where she attended elementary school and graduated from Sealy High School. She married William Donal Stone on January 24, 1959, in Sealy, Texas, and he preceded her in death on May 3, 1993. On June 29, 1997, Shirley married Patrick Henry Callahan in Sealy, Texas where they made their home.

During her working years, Shirley was employed as a nurse. She was active in her community, serving at the Sealy Food Pantry, teaching through World Bible School, and mentoring students at Sealy Elementary. Shirley and her daughters enjoyed hosting hayrides for friends and family at their place in Sealy for a number of years. She also enjoyed visiting the nursing home residents, bringing much joy with each of her visits. She was a member of the Bellville Church of Christ where she was a Bible Class Teacher. Her hobbies included sewing, camping, gardening, and caring for her pecan orchard.

Shirley is survived by her husband of almost 25 years Patrick Henry Callahan of Sealy, Texas; daughters Sheryl Kay Orange and her husband, Boyce, of Houston, Texas, Wanda Gail Owen and her husband, Steve, of Marshall, Texas, Donna Christine Stone of League City, Texas, and Patricia Anne Hyde and her husband, Richard, of Montgomery, Texas; seven grandchildren Robert Orange, Ashley Orange, Cory Owen, Brandy Jackson, Amy Raley, Meredith Caldwell, and Madison Hyde; eight greatgrandchildren with 2 more expected; sister Dorothy Mayfield; brother James Schroeder; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Birdie Schroeder; her brother Robert Schroeder; and her first husband William Donal Stone.

Visitation was held Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.

A Funeral Service was held Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Church of Christ in Bellville, with Bruce Ligon and James Chancellor officiating.

Pallbearers were Richard Hyde, Boyce Orange, Bryce Caldwell, Michael Burnham, Collin Brown, and Kenneth Brown. Honorary Pallbearer was Steve Owen.

Interment followed in the 1861 Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 610, 12029 Hwy. 36 South, Bellville, Texas, 77418, (979)865-2424. www.schmidtfunerals.com.