Letitia Ann 'Tish' Callahan

Letitia “Tish” Ann Callahan was born April 23, 1958, to John “Jack” Carter Lieb and Barbara Head Lieb in Billings, Montana. The family lived in Denver, Colorado and Glen Ellyn, Illinois before moving to Muskogee, Oklahoma. She met Rodney Callahan in high school, and they stayed together ever since. They married in August of 1977. They started growing their family together with the birth of their first-born son, Derek, in January of 1980, then Andrea in September of 1981 and Jared in December 1984. Tish loved the idea of being a stay-at-home mom but soon found out that she was gifted with 3 ornery children. She supposed that maybe the fault lied in herself as a mother until babysitter after babysitter wouldn’t return (even having one babysitter getting tricked into being tied up while the kids went to play at the creek). All of which led her to a career, not, as a stay-at-home mom. Tish worked several jobs throughout her life from stay-at-home mom, church secretary, and others until she started in the Planning Department at the City of Muskogee. During that time, she acquired her bachelor’s from Northeastern State University. She worked for the City of Muskogee for 26 years, finishing out her career as the Director of City Planning. She retired in February of 2022. Tish loved helping people and being a part of organizations that made a difference in her community. She was heavily involved in Soroptimist International of Muskogee and PEO. She also spent time volunteering at Eddie Warrior Women’s Prison, Women Build with Habitat for Humanity and TheBrick.Church. Tish was adored by everyone who knew her, none more than her own family. She was easy going and courteous. She always looked out for the needs of others and wanted everyone to feel helped and included. The grandkids loved being at Grammy’s house. Letitia “Tish” Ann Callahan passed from this life in the early morning hours on July 7, 2022. Tish and her husband Rodney passed away together in a house fire just short of 45 years married. She is survived by: 3 Children: Derek and wife Elizabeth Callahan, Andrea and husband Dustin Jones, and Jared and wife Ashley Callahan 7 Grandchildren: Daniel Callahan, Emily Callahan, Matthew Callahan, Ryker Jones, Charli Jones, Joni Callahan, and Jack Callahan Her brother Tom and wife Lisa Lieb and sister Mary Becerra. Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many other extended family. She is preceded in death by: Her father and mother; John “Jack” Lieb and Barbara Head-Lang A Celebration of Life for Tish will be held 2PM Thursday, July 14, 2022, at First Assembly of God in Muskogee with Reverend David Roberts officiating. The family of Letitia Ann Callahan has entrusted her care, service and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Letitia Ann 'Tish' Callahan

April 23, 1958 - July 7, 2022