Kathryn Mallard Callan

On Sunday, January 29, 2023 Kathryn Mallard Callan, 77, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away following a very brief illness. Kathryn was born in Smithfield, North Carolina to Vass and Rena Mallard. The youngest of three children, Kathryn was a beloved daughter and sister. In 1973, Kathryn married the love of her life, Bob, and they spent 49 years together as adoring partners and best friends. Together they had two daughters, Erin and Jennifer. Kathryn was a kind, engaged and devoted mother who nurtured her daughters in school, activities and life. Through many moves to different cities, she was a pillar and constant to her husband and family. When her three grandchildren were born, she and Bob returned to Tallahassee where she poured her love into them. They loved the time spent with their Mimi and Pops. An avid reader, Kathryn devoured books of all types and enthusiastically shared them with her friends and family. She and Bob shared a love of travel and were frequently exploring new cities and countries. Always curious, Kathryn wanted to learn about people, nature, food and cultures. She joined every organization and tried every activity, forming deep bonds with friends in each. But, most of all, Kathryn had a way of making everyone feel special. She sent cards and notes, picked up small gifts for her friends and family that she thought they would like, texted funny jokes and kept in touch with her friends all over the country. She loved to gather everyone in her home, marking each occasion with flowers, decorations and all of the small touches that made it feel like an event. She celebrated everything, large and small, with enthusiasm and joy. Kathryn is preceded in death by her mother, father and brother, Howard. She is survived by her love, Bob, her daughters Erin Callan (Brent) and Jennifer White (Jason), three grandchildren Sutton, William and Campbell, her sister Anne and her pup Brady. Kathryn leaves behind countless friends who cherish and love her. A memorial Mass will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:00 am. Following the service, a celebration of life will take place in the adjacent Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Francis Wildlife, an organization that Kathryn loved to support. "We were together. I forget the rest." - Walt Whitman Rocky Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Kathryn Mallard Callan

September 6, 1945 - January 29, 2023