Pearl Hemby Callis, 85 of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 21, 2010 at her residence.

Born August 27, 1925 in Lagrange Greene County, NC she was the daughter of the late James B. and Eugenia Howell Hemby.

Pearl was a member of the Hollywood United Methodist Church, she was a Charter member of the Hollywood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, past President, (1960-1961), Treasurer (1971), and past Secretary (1964).

In addition to her parents Pearl was preceded in death by her husband Noah Callis and ten brothers and sisters.
Pearl is survived by her sons; Gary (Sally) Callis of Hollywood, MD, and Patrick (Carol) Callis of Santa Anna, TX grandchildren; David Callis, Christopher Callis, and Tricia Callis, great-grandchildren; Greyson Callis, and Mary Callis, siblings; Marilyn Jones of Baltimore, MD, and Mary Ann Denton of Snow Hill, NC,
Family will receive friends for Pearl's Life Celebration on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 12 p.m. in Hollywood United Methodist Church with Reverend Sheldon Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be; Harley Cook, Steve Russell, Mickey Brown, Mike Dillow, Dick Blake, and Steve Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be; Danny Dawson, Bobby Russell, Tom Collier, and Ron Leonard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hollywood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.