Mary Elizabeth Franklin Callahan Shiflett, age 78, of 510 Roxbury Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Sunday, May 23, 2010 at her residence.

Mary was born August 21, 1931 in Alleghany County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Frank and Dovie Callahan.

She was employed for twenty years with the Alleghany Highlands Public School System.

She had many interests: the mountains in springtime, walking, crochet, and gardening, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer L. Shiflett.

She is survived by two daughters, Christine Shiflett and fiance, Fernando Lopez of Clifton Forge and Donna Shiflett of Richmond; three sons, William Callahan of Hollins, Danny Shiflett and wife, Andrea of Richmond and Haley Shiflett and wife, Caroline of Roanoke; five granddaughters; five grandsons; and three great grandsons.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. There will be no services at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Virginia.