Gaynell B. Callahan Fisher

Gaynell B. Callahan Fisher Pickens, South Carolina Gaynell B. Callahan Fisher, 98, passed away peacefully at Manna Post-Acute Care in Pickens on January 11, 2023 surrounded by her family at Manna Post-Acute and her loving children. Born in North Carolina on October 14, 1924 to parents Wesley and Fanny Callahan, she was the last surviving sibling from a family of 15. Gaynell, known by those who loved her as “Nanny Gaye,” enjoyed music, specifically playing the guitar and organ. She was also a soloist in her church choir at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Sunset and served as an active member of her Sunday school class. She enjoyed celebrating God’s beautiful landscape through her love for flowers and gardening, and all creatures, great and small, gravitated to her gentle care. Employed at Sangamo Electric in Pickens for over 25 years, Gaynell enjoyed the many friendships she made during her time there. Best known for her homemade biscuits, a person never left Nanny Gaye’s house with an empty stomach or a heavy heart. An avid reader, she enjoyed sharing special lines with her family and friends, always ending with “…love you a bushel and a peck.” She is survived by her children: Rita Fisher (Shawn Morris) of Eugene, OR, Sandy Fisher Montgomery (Randy) of Knoxville, TN, COL (R) Lynn D. Fisher (Libby) of Pickens, and Terry K. Fisher (Mona Johnson) of Pickens. Gaynell was the proud grandmother and great-grandmother to nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, great-great-great grandchildren and one great, great, great, great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband (Ernest B. Fisher), a son (Ray A. Fisher), daughter-in-law (Julie W. Fisher), and daughter-in-law (Donna G. Fisher). The family is at their respective homes, and flowers will be accepted at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Meals on Wheels, 349 Edgemont Avenue, Liberty, SC 29657 (https://pcmow.org/memorial-honorarium/). The Fisher family expresses gratitude to the CNAs, nurses, administration, and staff at Manna Post-Acute Care for their acts of kindness and love. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm-2:45 pm at Piney Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, January 14, with funeral services to follow. Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Fisher family.

Gaynell B. Callahan Fisher

October 14, 1924 - January 11, 2023