Jean Williams
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Mrs. Jean Callaham Williams, age 86 of Kennesaw, GA died Sunday, February 28, 2021. Jean was born August 10, 1934 in Ft. Payne, AL to Talmadge "Pa Ted" and Lucille "Mama Cindy" Callaham. She married Robert F. "Bob" Williams on September 1, 1955 and he preceded her in death after 49 years of marriage, on December 6, 2004. Jean loved fashion and was always the "fashionista." She was employed at Burlington Coat Factory and later as the Boutique Manager at Steinmart, Inc. Jean and Bob also operated Salacoa Valley Christmas Tree Farm in Cherokee County for over 25 years and were active in the Square Dealers square dance club. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Melba Robinson and her brother, L.T. Callaham. Jean is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Teri and Steve Vermilya of Acworth, Carla and Steve Carmean of Kennesaw and Robin and Brian Pittman of Acworth. Grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Davis, Caleb (Misti) Carmean, Brooke (Cody) Culbert, Jacob (Heather) Carmean, Lucas (Samantha) Carmean, Ashley, Noah and Piper Pittman. Great-grandchildren, Landon, Reese and Grayson Davis; Rylan, Beck and Dolly Carmean and Charles "Charlie" Culbert: her siblings, Mac (Pat) Callaham, Frank (Gilda) Callaham, Bobby (Susan) Callaham, Judy (Glen) Patton and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Marietta First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Ross officiating. Jean will lie in state at 2 p.m. at the church. Entombment will follow at the Pine Ridge Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 6 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home in Acworth. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Building Fund at Marietta First Baptist Church, 148 Church St. Marietta, GA 30060. It is requested to please observe masking and social distancing for the visitation and service. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Home, 4947 N. Main Street Acworth, GA 30301. (770) 974-3133.