Elsie McCallum, age 107 went to be with her Lord and her beloved Ed on June
17, 2010.
Elsie was born on May 10, 1903 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Dee and Genie
Lybrand. She attended Pine Bluff public schools and graduated from Central
High School. She developed a great love for flying and at age 18 flew in an
open cockpit aircraft to New Orleans from Pine Bluff. Following graduation
she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. She continued her love for aviation and was a
member of the Women National Aeronautical Association.
While in Tulsa, Elsie met and married Edmund Cooper McCallum, head of the
Land Department of Amoco Oil Company. They were active supporters of the
arts community and especially the Tulsa Littler Theater. She and Ed enjoyed
many trips to attend special performances of Symphonies, Operas and Broadway
productions. While in Tulsa, Elsie was the first woman to serve on a
Federal Grand Jury.
Following Ed's retirement with Amoco and Company in 1953, Elsie and Ed moved
to Dallas where he joined General American Oil. Ed passed away in 1978 while
enjoying afternoon tea with Elsie. Upon moving to Dallas, Elsie began a
lifetime of love of service to the Altar Guild at St Michael and All Angels
Episcopal Church. She was an active member and Honorary Directress of the
Altar Guild at the time of her death.
Elsie is not survived by children, but a church parish of 1000's of members
she called her family. She loved everyone with a wonderful smile, concern
for well being and opened arms for that special hug.
In honor of her 100th birthday, St. Michael and All Angels members made
contributions in her name to the chapel restoration project. The church
also presented her with a special commemorative chair for her dedicated
service.
In addition to her St Michael family, Elsie is survived by her great niece
Candy Miller and husband Keith and 2 great great nieces, Kori Miller Smith
and husband Chad and Karis Miller and nephews Ronald Lybrand, Howard Wayne
Lybrand and Jim Lybrand. She was preceded in death by her sister Lola and
brothers Floyd, Howard and Dewell. Elsie is also survived by her many
friends who are members of the staff at the Shelton. She has said many times
that there are "not enough good words for the entire staff at the Shelton Condominiums...it
couldn't be more fabulous or the service greater". A heart full of thanks
is extended to the caregivers from Health Bridge particularly Jane, Caroline
Sophie and Patricia
A Service of Burial of the Dead will be held at 11am, Wednesday, June 23,
2010 at St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church with burial following at 2:00 p.m. at
Hillcrest Memorial Park. The Reverend Dr. Robert Dannals celebrating. In
lieu of Flowers, donation may be made to the Elsie McCallum Altar Guild Fund
at St. Michael and All Angels Foundation, 8011 Colgate, Dallas, TX 75225
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