Callie Bell Love Buie, 103, died April 7, 2016 at her home.
She was born Dec. 11, 1012 to the late Emmanuel and Hattie Love in Hoke County. She was married to the late Willie Edward Buie Sr. and was blessed with five children. Three preceded her in death: Willie Edward Buie Jr., Silas Love Sr. and John Henry Love. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Bertha, Hattie and Mattie; and two brothers, Daniel and Leonard Love.
She joined Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Later she joined Silver Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member of Nurse's Aide Ministry until her health failed. She was a member of the Golden Link Chapter #67 Order of the Eastern Star, P.H.A. She was known for cooking for her church and the Hoke Reading and Literacy Council.
Surviving are a daughter, Maggie B. Gilbert of the home; a son, Manie Buie (Betty); four daughters-in-law; 18 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and 66 great-great-grandchildren.