Mable W. Wells

November 24, 1922 - September 3, 2012

Mable W. Wells, 89, died peacefully at her home on Monday, September 3, 2012. She was a life-long resident of Callahan and a member of the Callahan First United Methodist Church. She taught home economics for 31 years in Nassau County schools, including Hilliard High School and West Nassau High School. She retired from teaching in 1983. Mable is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jacob J. Wells; her two daughters, Cynthia (Jack) Massie of Ocala and Beth (Ed) MacMillan of Callahan; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, T. B. (Bob) Wells, Jr., and Elizabeth P. Wells; and by her infant son, Jacob J. Wells, Jr. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, September 6, 2012, from 6 to 8:00 PM at the Callahan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at the Callahan First United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 7, 2012. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery in Callahan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made in the name of Mable W. Wells to Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Research. Condolences may be expressed at www.callahanfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of Ellis L. McAninch, Callahan Funeral Home, Inc.