Mary Ann Callahan, 81, of Pearcy, Arkansas, passed away on September 15, 2025, at Sunshine Valley Place.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Morse, Louisiana, on May 9, 1944, she was the daughter of Lenis Fontenot and Yolanda (Lavergne) Fontenot. Mary Ann dedicated over 30 years of her life to serving as a Dispatcher for the Bridge City Fire Department. Her commitment to her career and community was unwavering. She cherished her role as Maw Maw to all her grandchildren, often sneaking them graham crackers when their parents weren't looking. Memories of her kindness and love will live on in the hearts of those she touched. In addition to her family, Mary Ann was a proud longtime member of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City and was actively involved in the Ladies Auxiliary at the BCFD, where she even served as President at one time. Mary Ann had a passion for crafting, baking cakes, and making candies, with her special carrot cake and Christmas candy especially loved by her family. She enjoyed taking road trips with her sisters and relished the occasional piña colada. Mary Ann will be deeply missed by her family and friends, and her memory will forever remain in their hearts.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lenis and Yolanda Fontenot; husband, Laurence J. Callahan, Sr.; and sister, Della Horton.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Slade and husband James; son, Laurence Callahan, Jr. and wife Mary Ruth; grandchildren, Sammi Bahnsen and husband Joshua, Erin Tarver and husband Kenny, and Jacob Evans; great grandchildren, Silas Bahnses, Oliver Bahnsen, Ezri Bahnsen, Jade Bahnsen, Atlas Tarver, and Logan Evans; sibling, Luella Chaisson; numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Bahnsen, Kenny Tarver, Jacob Evans, and Michael Lute. Honorary pallbearers are Silas Bahnsen and Oliver Bahnsen.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Betty Lacey for all the care and support you gave to Mary.