HARRELLSVILLE – Elizabeth Aswell Callis, age 72 of Harrellsville, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital. She was born December 19, 1939 in Hertford County to the late Daniel Vernon Aswell and Louise Rhea Aswell. She was the wife of the late Cecil Lawrence Callis.

Mrs. Callis was a retired Hertford County Deputy Sheriff, serving more than 30 years, and was a member of Harrellsville Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are her children  Daniel Lawrence Callis of Harrellsville, Cecil “Al” Callis and his wife, Debbie, of Kittrell and Sonya Callis White of Harrellsville; a sister, Barbara Blowe of Erie, PA; a brother, Robert Aswell of Wentworth, NC; a sister, Rebecca Powell of Ahoskie; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held Monday, April 23, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Harrellsville Baptist Church. Rev Marcus Pond will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church and other times at the home.

Friends and family may send online condolences to www.garrettjonesfh.com

Garrett-Jones Funeral Home in Ahoskie is serving the Callis family.