Linda Janet Hall's Obituary
Linda Janet Callahan Hall, 82, of Grand Island, Florida, died in her home on March 23, 2016.
Janet was born December 9, 1933, to Bert Otha Callahan and Elsie Gorman Callahan in Vermilion Grove, Illinois.
She is survived by George W. “Stormy” Hall, whom she married in 1966. Other survivors are sons Tim Ellis, Wilmington, Ohio; Tom Ellis, Newport, Kentucky; David (Kathy) Ellis, Freetown, Indiana; Jason Hall, Grand Island, Florida; grandchildren Scott (Janice) Ellis, Wilmington, Ohio; Ben (Holly) Ellis, Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacob Ellis, Columbus, Indiana; Palmer Hall, Belleview, Florida; and great grandchildren Braeden Ellis, Indianapolis, Indiana; Kolton and Kara Ellis, Wilmington, Ohio; sister Brenda Callahan (Morgan) Lynge, Urbana, Illinois; sister-in-law Kae Callahan DeGood, Loveland, Colorado; nieces and nephews [grandnieces and grandnephews] Bert (Debbie) Callahan [Jason, Ryan, Sarah Jane] Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; Bill (Kim) Callahan [Devin, Dakota], Des Moines, Iowa; nieces Kenda Callahan (Art) Hess [Anna-Kae, Nik, William], Rantoul, Illinois; Carrie Carter (Ion) Coman [Andrei, Alexie], Monterey, California; and Alison Carter (David) Rehm [Nelson, Sam], Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Faith Ann (Greg) Callahan Dunn [Steven], Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Craig (Kim) Callahan, Los Angeles, California; Kevin (Sue) Callahan [Shannon, Kenton], Tacoma, Washington.
Janet was preceded in death by son Robin Ellis, parents Bert Otha Callahan and Elsie Gorman Callahan; brothers Lee, Ray and Gary Callahan, and sister Esther Callahan.
Janet loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart and was a faithful believer in God’s Holy Word. Her life and character were shaped and determined by the Word she held sacred. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones and delighted in their pursuits and adventures that led to their achievements. She was a warrior without compromise when it came to the well-being of her family and all little folks. Janet taught elementary school for over thirty years in Ohio and North Carolina, and every child in her classroom was dear to her and under her protection and care. She worked for fifteen years as a Reading Recovery resource teacher in Florida, developing programs that are used today to shape the lives of young readers. She was also co-owner of A Place to Learn tutoring service.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 30th at 11:00 by Steverson, Hamlin, and Hilbish of Tavares. Memorial Bible purchases may be made through the Gideon’s International (gideons.org).
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