Elsie Mae Siler Calahan, age 69, of Lynch passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born October 26, 1953 in Harlan to the late George and Rosa Lewis Siler. She was a member of the Tri City Pentecostal Church in Cumberland, she loved the Lord, He was her rock. Elsie had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She raised three generations of children.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Rosa Lewis Siler; her husband, Gerald Ray Calahan; a daughter, Joann Calihan; siblings, Lois Kelly, Evelee Whitehead and Janie Kelly.

Elsie leaves to cherish her memory her children, Rosemary Osborne (Stewart) of Lynch; Gerri Rae Ison (Shad) of Nova, OH; Denise Sexton (Shiloh) of Benham; Kaylee and Kassidy Reese; Braydon ad Landon Burdine; a brother Terry Siler (Linda) of Linefork, KY; a brother-in-law, Sam Smith (uncle Junior); grandchildren, Wendy Osborne (Teddy), Heather Osborne, Brandon Osborne (Amanda), Brittany Osborne, Joshua Calihan, Tyler Siler, Taneshia Calihan, Haley Hall, Sean Hall, Paisley Sexton; great-grandchildren, TJ Cook, Skylar Cook, Emily Osborne, Liam Holland, Teeghan Osborne, Harley Osborne, Axle Osborne, Emryn Hughes, Karliegh Collins, Alley Halcomb, Tylie Halcomb, Bryson Burdine and Harper Hampton; a special friend, Princess Holland; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be at the Tri City Pentecostal Church in Cumberland on Sunday, July 9, 2023, beginning at 5 PM until the funeral hour.  Her funeral will also be at the church on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 2 PM with the Reverend Billy Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at the Smith Cemetery in Linefork, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Elsie Calahan.