Eleanor Hourigan Callahan, a longtime resident of Atascocita, Texas, died on September 24, 2019 due to complications related to cancer. She was 86 years old.

Ms. Callahan was born on December 13, 1932 in Elmira, New York, to Matthew and Eleanor Ryan Hourigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Fran and Rita, and brother Matthew. She is survived by her sister Theresa Hourigan Hoynacki.

After graduating from Elmira Catholic High School, Eleanor married Joseph Francis Callahan on August 2, 1952. Together they had 13 children: Rosemarie Schreyer, Cecilia Forrest, Rita Brewer, Mary Bilhartz, Annette Thomas, Walter Callahan, Joseph Callahan, Susanna Cobb, John Callahan, Virginia Harrison, James Callahan, Michael Callahan, and Patrick Callahan.

Ms. Callahan was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, daughter Cecilia, and son Michael.

She had 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

After raising her children, Ms. Callahan entered a career in retail, where she earned numerous awards for her conscientious work ethic and dedication to her job.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation and funeral service which will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 28, 2019, in the Chapel at Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble, Texas. Burial service to follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Humble, Texas.