Callie Brittain Carswell, 89, of Valdese passed away at her home on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Callie was born August 15, 1933 in Burke County to the late Frank Brittain and Esther Brown Brittain. She was a member of Flat Gap Baptist Church and loved working outside, cooking and baking.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. Carswell; brothers, Manuel Brittain, Bob Brittain, Frank “Dick” Brittain, and Howard Brittain; sisters, Ruby Deal, Peg Pope, and Irene Lowman; and brothers-in-law, Milburn Carswell, and Thomas Carswell.
She is survived by her son, Dennis Carswell; numerous nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law, Rita Brittain, Betty Cook and husband Robbie, Patsy Beaver and husband Jim, Joann Carswell, and Rachel Carswell; and brothers-in-law, Joe Carswell and wife Doris, and Gene Carswell and wife Diane.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Dean Gurley officiating.
Memorials may be made to Flat Gap Baptist Church at 3180 State Rd 1855, Valdese, NC 28690.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.
Condolences to the family. Callie was a beautiful lady. She always made you feel like family and was the best babysitter I ever had! She will be missed. Take care Dennis.