Marilyn Calhoun

Marilyn Lorene Calhoun, 76, passed away at a local hospital on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014. She was a graduate of Howard High School. She retired from housekeeping at Siskin Hospital. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening and spending time with her grandchild. Survivors include her loving husband, Coleman Jr. Calhoun of Chattanooga; sons, Ronald, Donald and Coleman "Biddy Baby" Calhoun III; stepdaughter, Aretha Cummings; grandchildren, LaQuana Calhoun, William "Boo" Graham, Sierra Calhoun and Ronnell Calhoun; great-grandchildren, Tarijah Phelps, Chester "Trouble" Phelps, Jartavius Phelps and William "Baby Boo" Graham Jr.; father, Lorenzo Heard; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. James Calhoun officiating. Interment: Highland Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in state one hour prior to service at the church. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.