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Diana Mae Stillman Callison (Whittaker)

Born: 7/30/1941
Died: 8/7/2021
Age: 80
Community: Davison, MI

CALLISON, Diana Mae Stillman (Whittaker) – of Davison, MI, age 80, passed away at her home, with her family present, at 9 PM Saturday, August 7, 2021. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 5 PM Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Flint First Wesleyan Church, 3825 Davison Road, Flint, MI 48506; Pastor Dennis A. Rouse officiating. The family will receive visitors 11 AM-2 PM and 4-7 PM Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Flint First Wesleyan Church, in Diana’s memory.

Diana was born and raised in Princeton, West Virginia on July 30, 1941, daughter of the late Elijah and Billie (Elmore) Whittaker. At the young age of 16 years old, she moved to Michigan. After attending college and working a few other jobs, she went to work for General Motors financial division. Diana retired from General Motors in the summer of 1999 after over 20 years of service. Following her retirement from GM, she went to work full-time for H&R Block Services until just this last winter. Diana was exceptionally gifted. Some of her talents included utilizing her artistic creativity by painting beautiful pictures, earning a certificate of Master Gardner, seamstress and talented baker often making wedding/birthday cakes for family/friends. She was also an avid reader, reading hundreds of books every year. Diana stayed extremely active and continued going to the gym until falling ill in late spring. She even participated in the Flint Crim Marathon until her late 70’s. Diana enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved traveling around the world on trips with her son, Dan, and his family as well as spending time with her grandkids, Easton and Kaden Clemons. Diana was one of the most caring and giving individuals on the planet. She spent her entire life dedicated to God and supporting her church family at Flint First Wesleyan. Diana was able to spend the last few years of her life as a loving wife to James “Jeep” Stillman following their marriage in 2019.

Diana is survived by her husband, James “Jeep” Stillman; 2 sons, Dan (Joni) Clemons and Dave Clemons; 3 grandchildren, Easton, Kaden and Mary Clemons; brother, John (Kathie) Whittaker; 2 sisters, Barbara Paul and Patty Schurr; family members, Russ (Debbie) Wingfield; son-in-law, Mark (Laura) Stillman; 2 daughters-in-law, Annette (Bob) Barrett and Kelly Hartwick; many other loving family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Elijah and Billie Whittaker; brother, Jeff Whittaker and former husband, Jim Callison.

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  Allen Funeral Home
9136 Davison Rd
Davison, MI 48423

Phone: (810) 653-2171

Web Site: http://www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com

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Visitation
Date:   8/11/2021
Time:   -
11 AM - 2 PM & 4-7 PM
 
Funeral Service
Date:   8/12/2021
Time:   5:00 PM
 
Location:   Flint First Wesleyan Church
3825 Davison Rd
Flint, MI 48506

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Official:   Pastor Dennis A. Rouse

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