Eleanor "Ann" (Callis) Whitfield

Eleanor “Ann” (Callis) Whitfield, age 86, of Evansville, IN, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Heart to Heart Hospice House.

Ann was born July 21, 1939, in Evansville, IN, to John Crystal and Blanche Ann (Bridwell) Callis. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1957 and from IU Medical Center in 1959. She worked as an X-Ray Technician and volunteered at schools, scouts, church, and at the Trinity food bank. Ann was a member of the Newburgh Garden Club. She was a 40 year member of Newburgh United Methodist and very involved with the church Clothes Closet.

Ann is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Thomas C. Whitfield; daughter, Crystal Whitfield; son, Thomas “Marc” Whitfield (Debbie); grandchildren, Brandon T. Whitfield (Jenna), Ashley K. Adler (Grady), Aaron M. Gibson, and Rachel C. Gibson; and 3 great grandchildren, Elijah Whitfield, Emerson Adler, and Ella Adler.

Ann is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jean (Callis) O’Day; and brother, Charles H. Callis.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Newburgh United Methodist Church at 4178 IN-261, Newburgh, IN 47630 with Pastor Holly Hardsaw officiating. Burial will be Private.

Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Newburgh United Methodist Church.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Newburgh United Methodist Church at 4178 IN-261, Newburgh, IN 47630 or Riley Children’s Hospital at 705 Riley Hospital Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Ann Whitfield. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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