Callie Owens

Callie Stansell Owens, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 92. Mrs. Owens was born November 21, 1930, in Thomaston, Georgia. She worked for Bibb Manufacturing for more than 35 years and retired from Newton County Superior Court Clerk’s Office in 1996. Mrs. Owens was always in good spirits and enjoyed dancing, going to the casino to win big, and loved John Wayne. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her son, Stan Owens; parents, Waymen Clifford Stansell and Vera Lee Kirkus Stansell; and siblings, Inez Hortman, Ralph Stansell, Califford (Tip) Stansell, Anne Mae (Pat), Pearlene Stansell, Harold (Diz) Stansell, Jim Stansell, Magalene Clack.

Survivors include her son, Steve Owens; daughter-in-law, Barbara Owens (Mrs. Stan); grandchildren, Marie Owens, Teresa Reed, Ciara Stephens, Kerry Owens (Cholista); great-grandchildren, Cami, Trey, Hudson, Levi, Zada; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Owens will be held Friday, June 16, 2023, 1:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Russell Stansell officiating and interment following in Hillandale Memorial Gardens, in Lithonia. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home, two hours prior to her service, from 11:00 A.M – 1:00 P.M.