Emma Jean McCalla, age 77, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

Jean was born on November 17, 1946, in Kentucky to the late Naith and Fannie (Moore) Shepherd. Jean had several brothers and sisters.  On December 21, 1975, Jean married Tom Owen McCalla, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2023.   

Jean retired from Tri Star Community Counseling, where she worked as a social worker. Jean would help anyone in need. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her husband, Tom. Jean loved her German shepherds.  

It was her wish to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.           

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Lima Samaritan House, 328 W. McKibbon Street, Lima, Ohio 45801.     

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