Callie English Autry, 96, a blessed, sweet spirited lady passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her home.

She was born June 22, 1920 in Pender County where she and her beloved husband, James Perry Autry raised their two children. Callie is survived by her son, Michael Autry; daughter, Judy A. Watkins and her husband, Billy Watkins; granddaughter, Lisa W. Lewis and her husband, Dr. Bart Lewis; great grandchildren, Bradford Lewis and Allison Lewis; sister, Olivia Andrade; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband, Callie was preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Wells.

Callie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, sweet sweet spirit and abundance of selflessness to her family, friends and a house full of feline pets. In years past she spent countless hours in their garden and sharing the fruits of her labors. As Callie grew older with health problems she rarely complained and never spoke ill of anyone. Callie's joy in her simple, but fulfilling life was evident by the way she lived. Callie will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with service at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Ray Kennedy will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.