MARGARET ANN CALHOUN

October 22, 2020

Margaret Ann Calhoun, 77, Clinton, died peacefully Oct. 22, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

Margaret Ann was born in Guntersville, Ala., June 17, 1943, to Helen and A.B. Hammer Jr. It was there that her father and grandfather started the first Hammer’s Department Store.

In 1961 she graduated as a valedictorian from Clinton High School. She then attended Lincoln Memorial University, where she graduated as a 1965 salutatorian. While attending college, she met Don Calhoun. They would marry and spend 56 wonderful years together.

A dedicated educator, Margaret Ann enjoyed 30 years as an English teacher at Clinton High School. Upon her retirement, she ventured into a second career, becoming a partner in the Hammer’s family retail business.

Drawing infinite joy from spending time with her grandsons, her smiles and laughter would light up the room. She loved spending time with family and friends, and her warmth and generosity of spirit were unmistakable.

Margaret Ann was preceded in death by: Father, A.B. Hammer Jr.; and brother, Jeff Hammer.

She is survived by: Loving husband, Don Calhoun; mother, Helen Hammer; son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Tanya Calhoun; grandsons, Harrison and Matthew Calhoun; sister-in-law, Billie Sue Hammer; brother-in-law, Glen Calhoun and his wife Kay; sister-in-law, Betty Latture and husband Don; nephew, Will Hammer and his wife Whitney; nephew, Clay Hammer and his wife Ashley; and special friends, Alvin and Diane Taylor.

The family hel a graveside service at 3 p.m. Oct. 25, 2020, at Grandview Memorial Garden with Pastor Mike Thompson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund at Second Baptist Church, 777 Public Safety Lane, Clinton, TN, 37716.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.

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