Patricia Ann McCall of Waynesville passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, after an extended illness. Ann was born July 3, 1948, in Haywood County to the late William Harvey Coward and Addie Belt Coward. She was a lifetime resident of Haywood County.
In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Johnny Ellis McCall, and one son, Donald Ray Shelton Jr.
Surviving are her three sisters, Bonnie Biddix of Asheville, Nancy Sutton of Waynesville, and Kimberly Phillips and husband Randy of Clyde; three sons, Wayne McCall and wife Kim of Robbinsville, Michael McCall of Maggie Valley, and Jeff McCall and wife Misty of Canton; 13 grandchildren, Jessica Belt and fiancé David Acosta, Joshua Phillips, Ashley Conard and husband Justin, Sarah Rittenberry and husband Brian, Sierra Perez, Bo Farmer and fiancé Hannah Pace, Chandler Burrell and fiancé Sidney Smith, Tessa Ball, Shailin McCall, Aiva Baumgardner, Liam McCall, Daniel Griffin and wife Cindy, Avery Reza and mom Diane; 17 great-grandchildren, Kylie Bradley, Aleigha and Serenity Conard, Landon and Carson Rittenberry, Finley Long, Dean and Elijah Louk, Sadie Pressley, Arlo and Oliver Burrell, Atticus and Attilee Ball, Gavin, Lexie, and Seneca Griffin, and Kensley Bradley; “adopted" son Gary Williams; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ann was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Throughout her life, her home was always filled with a chaotic, loud, rowdy, happy crowd of those she loved. She had a childlike magic in her that the children in her life were drawn to, and they would spend hours with her simply watching and talking about the squirrels, the birds, the moon, the snow, or the clouds. It didn’t matter what they talked about, they were captivated by the mischievous twinkle in her eyes and the warmth of her smile…they could feel the love in her hands as she held them. She became their outspoken advocate, their safe haven, and their best friend who would conspire with them against the “grownups” to sneak the cookie, stomp in the mud puddle, or hide the hickory switch. She searched for the perfect Christmas present, cooked their favorite meal, made their favorite dessert, and bought the cowboy boots, pocket knives, tea sets, and twirly dresses.
Ann spent her entire life taking care of others. She took in stray people the way most people take in stray pets and never turned anyone away if they needed a hot meal, a place to sleep, or somewhere to go on a holiday. Once you were a part of her life, you became a part of her family. And once she was a part of your life, you were never the same. When she loved you, she loved you with her whole heart…simply because it was the only way she knew how to love.
Our hearts are broken now, but we’re sure that she’s doing exactly what she said she would…sitting on the edge of a cloud dangling her feet, enjoying her new wings, hugging her Momma, and holding her little boy that she lost so long ago. She touched so many lives during her time on this earth, and there are no words to express how much she is loved or how much she will be missed.
In accordance with her wishes, no funeral service will be held.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com for the McCall family.
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