Carol Joyce Montgomery Callahan, 89, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away from this life and entered into her heavenly life Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born Thursday, December 24, 1931 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797

Joyce was a lifelong member of Tucker's Crossing Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School in the children's department for many years. She was a volunteer at Glade Elementary School where she helped many children with their reading skills. Joyce was an active member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and a Salvation Army volunteer.

She loved her family and her church family, her many pets, tending her flowers and shopping was a favorite pastime.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Tommy Callahan, her parents Luther and Grace Montgomery and one sister, Dorothy McLaurin.

Survivors include her daughter, Angela Allred (Robert), her son, Randy Thomas Callahan (Teresa), one granddaughter, Amber Smith, three grandsons, Brett Allred (Jennifer), John Callahan, Tyler Smith (Ashley), and several great grand children.

A private graveside service will be held at Tucker's Crossing Baptist Church at a later date.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com