Venus "Margaret" Calhoun

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Venus "Margaret" Calhoun went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2016 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Margaret was born to the late Emmitt Patton Head and Sallie Tipton Head on April 4, 1934 in Scott Co., Va. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years Jake Calhoun; brother, Claude Fred Head; sister-in-laws, Patsy Head and Shirley Jo Head. Margaret loved serving her Lord by singing with The Pilgrim Way Quartet for many years with her husband. She continued telling others in the nursing home. She was a lifelong member of Big Cut Baptist Church. Left to Cherish her memory are her daughter, Teresa Susong and husband Nathan; son, Gary Calhoun and wife Caroland; brothers, Emmitt Head Jr. and wife Katherine, and Jerry F. Head and wife Joyce; sister-in-law, Myrtle Wallen; grandchildren, Tim Calhoun (Laura), Lee Calhoun, Amy Jackson (Nathaniel) Rachel Blevins (Chris); step granddaughter, Denay Russell; great grandchildren, Jacob Calhoun, Hope Blevins, Kennedy Jackson; step grandchildren, Emilie Harrrison and Gracie Russell; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Scott-County Funeral Home from 6 to 8PM. In addition to the calling hours the family will also receive friends anytime at the home of Jerry Head. A funeral service will follow at 8 PM in the chapel with Rev. Paul Blessing and Pastor Jody Jenkins officiating. Music will be provided by Gary Seaman and Jody Jenkins. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Holston View Cemetery those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 am to go in procession to the cemetery. Phil Head, Mike Edwards, Nathaniel Jackson, Chris Blevins, Ricky Horton, and Junior Wallen will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Nova Healthcare for caring for their mother. She enjoyed her time there working puzzles, coloring, and special time. They would also like to thank the hospice and W3 nurses that cared for her in her final days. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Calhoun family.