Mrs. Julia Helen Calloway

Julia Helen Calloway was born February 12, 1927 in Hamtramck, Michigan. She was the ninth born to John Ben and Julia Hardeman. Her formal education was in the Detroit Public School Systems. She attended the University of Detroit and Cleary Business College. Julia grew up in a Christian home influenced by her mom. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized and received the Holy Ghost. John L. Calloway, who preceded her in death, was introduced to Julia by the late William Abney. They married in 1947. To this union, seven children: Iris, John Jr., Phillip, Judith, Keith, Bruce and Lavenia. Julia was a devoted, faithful, loving wife and mother. In 1955, the family relocated from Detroit to Belleville, Michigan within Sumpter Township. The family joined Messias Temple Church in 1975. During that time, she was editor of the Sunday church bulletin and Sunday school teacher. Her devotion to God's work was perpetual as she faithfully walked with the Lord. Julia loved children! She read Bible stories to her children and grandchildren and encouraged them to put God first in their life and that He would direct their paths. She especially enjoyed working with the youth at Messias Temple for special programs. Over the seventy years, as a member of the Apostolic Churches, Julia was involved in a number of auxiliaries. Cheerfully, she was involved with her children growing up and supported her community. She served two years as Census taker for Sumpter Township; Denmother for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America; and Court Reporter for Judge Fink Sr., of the 14th District Court in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Among her many talents: playing the piano, making kosher dill pickles, apple butter and jellies, but as a seamstress, this was her specialty. After her husband's long debilitating illness, Julia requested an early retirement of 17 years from the University of Michigan Hospital. The Ann Arbor News reported that she was the first Certified Medical Transcriptionist in her department. Julia loved the Lord Jesus Christ and truly exemplified a sanctified lifestyle. She was dedicated to and loved the entire Messias Temple Church family with all of her heart and was faithfully active until health issues began. To cherish her memory, Julia leaves, Two Daughters: Iris Larsen, Judith Walton (David), and Two Sons - John L Jr. (Sharon), Bruce Sr. (Randy) (Sherita), all of Belleville; (14 Grand- children) -Phillip Jr.(Dink), Connie, Warren, Lezlie, Jullina, Keiona, Kristen, Katrice, Kylene, David Lloyd II, John L.III, Keith II, Bruce II and Kenya; 21 Great-Grand children; 3 Nieces - Rosebud Williams, Darlene Vinson and Earnestine Brown; Seven Nephews: James (ChiChi), Wendell, Dale, Jack, Christopher, Keith and Julian; One Sister-in-law - Sarah Hardeman; Walter Callaway, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; Elaine Corbin of Southfield, MI, and many faithful saints and friends. Three children preceded her in death, Lavenia Julia, Phillip Craig and Keith Addison.

Mrs. Julia Helen Calloway

February 12, 1927 - February 13, 2014