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Obituary For Callie Smith Adams
Mrs. Callie Smith Adams 87, went home to our heavenly Father on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the home of her daughter in LaFayette, Alabama.
She was born in Randolph County, Alabama the youngest of seven children of the late Andrew Kent and Lera Gross Smith, Callie was well known for her catering, especially her cheese straws. Her cheese straws were "world renowned" being shipped to Afghanistan to share with troops and throughout the USA.
She would laugh and say "when I got married, I couldn't cook at all". This was an art she perfected and truly loved. Catering up to the age of 84 and spanning 54 years.
Callie was preceded in death by her husband James Calvin Adams, 4 brothers Wyatt, Ralph, Roy and Thain Smith, 2 sisters Vivian Morere and Rita Buckingham, grandson Christopher Kent Adams, great grandson John Oliver Bowling and son in law Barry Harper.
She is survived by 2 sons James Edward (Vickie) Adams, Andrew Calvin Adams, and daughter Donna Harper, Grandchildren Charity (Jamie) Ogle, Misty (Quinton) Giddens, John Bowling, Mandy (Justin) Mizic, Codie (Brandon) Rowland, Samuel (Kaye) Bowling, Jessica (Joshua) Colson, and Kayleigh Adams Smith and 16 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces & nephews. And longtime friend and caretaker Geneva Sue Webb and Jamison Walton.
Graveside services will be held at 1PM Wednesday October 20, 2021 at the LaFayette City Cemetery with Pastor James Caulfield officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.
The family request in lieu of flowers memorial in her name be made to Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch, Shriners Hospital for Children, church or organization of their choice.
Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette, Al.
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I'm so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I know how you must feel. May the Lord comfort you at this time. Donna Nunes
Ms. Callie catered mine and Walter's wedding reception in 1975. She was great at her job!
Eddie, Donna and Andy and familys i am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God comfort each one of you during this time. You are all in my prayers.
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