Patsy Callahan May

May 1, 1941 - October 26, 2020

Patsy Callahan May, age 79, of Erwin, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at her home. A native of Erwin, Patsy is a daughter of the late Alvin and Rita (Garland) Mashburn. She was a member of Lower Rice Creek Missionary Baptist Church and a member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed coloring, doing word searches and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Patsy is preceded in death by her brothers: Bob Mashburn and JL Mashburn and her former husband: Leeroy Callahan. Patsy Callahan May leaves behind to cherish her memory: Husband of 12 years: Allen Lou May; Daughters: Cindy Simmons and husband, Tim, Debbie Whitson and husband, Tim, Renee Arrwood and husband, Kim; Sons: Patrick Callahan, Jeff Callahan and wife, Tammy; Daughters-in-law: Julie Lowrey and husband, Ron, Melinda Dowling and husband, Rick; Grandchildren: Josh Simmons, Kelly Bell, Holly Blankenship, Jordan Simmons, Rachel Davis, Brandon Arrwood, Chris Nance, Brad Nance; 21 great-grandchildren. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Patsy Callahan May in a graveside committal service to be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2020 in Mill Creek Cemetery. Reverend Craig Shelton and Reverend Larry Robinson will officiate. Those attending will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 2:30 pm to go in procession to the cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be Josh Simmons, Jordan Simmons, Chris Nance, Mason Hensley, Patrick Callahan and Brad Nance. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Patsy's name to the Unicoi County Animal Shelter, 185 N Industrial Drive, Erwin, TN 37650. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Patsy Callahan May through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.