Olivia M. Callaway

Olivia M. Callaway was born in Wheelwright, Kentucky on June 12, 1931. She entered Heaven’s gates on January 25, 2022.

A loving mother of four, Tonya Jones and Kevin Callaway of (Washington, PA), Portia Callaway and Kent Barfield of (Richmond, VA). Olivia graciously extended her loving arms by raising Omani Callaway, Ayanna Callaway, Sharnell Wallace and Justice Walden of (Washington, PA) after her granddaughter’s untimely transition. Olivia was a mother to many and a proud grandmother to four generations of grand and great grandchildren; family meant the world to her. 

Olivia served as a Deaconess at Friendship Baptist Church in Washington, PA. Olivia was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. For 36 years, she served as a Kitchen Manager/Nutritionist for the Head Start Program here in Washington. Olivia was active in her community and church and always was there to pray for you and provide guidance and support. She served as a Youth Coordinator for the Canonsburg, PA chapter of the N.A.A.C.P. and taught Sunday School at her local church. She was an avid reader, loved gospel music and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Olivia was predeceased by her loving Mother, Ethel Jones (Washington, PA); Father, Walter Mims (Wheelwright WV); Stepfather, Raymond Jones (Washington, PA.); sisters, Evelyn Gross (Hampton, VA) and Juanita Brown (Weirton, WV). She was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Shawna Davis (Philadelphia, PA).

She is also survived by a host of family and friends and all who loved her dearly.  The family gives them and everyone else who cared for her their greatest and warmest gratitude.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday-January 31, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Ave. Washington, S. Timothy Warco, Supervisor/Director, Holly Renay Warco, Director, S. Timothy Warco II, Director, Park N. Crosier, Director.  Interment will be private.  Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com