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Bertha “Bert” Mae Coston Callihan, age 78, of Simmesport

SIMMESPORT - Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha “Bert” Mae Coston Callihan of Simmesport were held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Willie B. Morris officiating. Internment followed in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Progressive Funeral Home of Bunkie.
Bert, as she was called by many, entered eternal peaceful rest with her Heavenly Father on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center. Callihan, age 78, was a life-long member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she served in variance ministries, choir member, assistant secretary, head cook, member of Trustees since 1984, devotional appointee, along with being a driver and cook for Vacation Bible School. Bertha was a CNA at Bayou Chateau Nursing Home for 25 years.
Ms. Callihan was united in holy matrimony to the late Edward Callihan and to this union six children were born.
She leaves to cherish her everlasting memories, six children, Joan Garcia of Simmesport, Farrell Callihan of Simmesport, Charles Callihan of Simmesport, Carmeletia Callihan of Simmesport and Emella Callihan of Moundville, Alabama; one brother Allen (Florece) Franklin of Baton Rouge; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers honored to served were Charmaine Callihan, Jarvis Callihan, Christopher Johnson, Jr., Damon Johnson, Mark Anderson, Eric Benjamin, Cleveland Gipson, III, and Shannon Facione.

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