In Loving Memory of Tobitha “Babe” Calloway

Babe Calloway, born January 20, 1926, in Doyline, LA, gained her wings on September 25, 2025. The sixth of twelve children. Babe had a love of music, singing and praising the Lord. She married Elder Joseph Calloway, and together they raised Shirley and Joseph Jr. They purchased their Seattle home in 1955. She dedicated her life under the late R. J. Causey, House of Refuge Pentecostal. Babe became a licensed missionary under her nephew, Rev. Willie Calloway, Bethany Temple Pentecostal. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Shirley, grandchildren, great/great-great-grandchildren, sister Juanita (Oscar), sister-in-law Valena Winston (Alonzo), and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Services

Oct 16: Lying in State 5–8pm, Redeemed by the Blood COGIC, 703 Central Ave S, Kent

Oct 17: Viewing 10am, Service 11am, New Hope Missionary Baptist, 124 21st Ave, Seattle

Oct 24: Interment 11am, Tahoma National Cemetery