Irene Wiles Callaham

Irene Wiles Callaham, 82, of Donalds, died Tuesday, August 02, 2016 at her home. She was born July 24, 1934 in Abbeville County to the late Burriss Edwards and Sara Giles Wiles. Irene was employed with Forrester's Café in Antreville for many years. She will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kerr; a brother, Alvin Wiles; and a sister, Lounell Wiles. Irene is survived by her daughter, Donna Drafts and son, Shelton Drafts, both of the home; a special daughter-in-law, Kim Ramey Drafts; two grand-daughters, Jordan and Jenna Drafts of Antreville; brother, Ed Wiles and his wife, Joy Nelson Wiles of Anderson; niece, Kelly Cox; nephew, Kevin Wiles; great-nieces, Amber Chapman, Ashton LeMaster, Lauren Jackson, Savanah Nabors; great-great nephews, Teagan Wiles, Ryker Chapman, Kaden and Blain LeMaster; and sister-in-law, Ruth Wiles of Anderson. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM to 3:30PM on Saturday, August 6, 2016 in Bells United Methodist Church. The funeral will begin at 4:00PM Saturday in the church sanctuary with Rev. Kevin Lindley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Greene, Chuck Campbell, Cheyenne Young, Jeff Barger, Thomas Martin, and Kevin Wiles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in memory of Ms. Callaham, may be sent to Bells United Methodist Church Salkehatchie Fund, 2540 Flat Rock Road, Abbeville, SC 29620 or to any Youth Group or Methodist Conference Salkehatchie of one's choice. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Callaham family.