Amanda G. Callais, 78 of Chipley, Florida, passed from this life on November 8, 2026 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama surrounded by her loving family.
Amanda was born August 20, 1948 in Lowestoft, England to Christopher and Miriam (Smolton) Harris. She met the love of her life, Captain Arcelon “Butch” Callais III, in England, and moved to the Florida Panhandle shortly thereafter with her two kids in tow. Amanda loved the life that she built with her husband and enjoyed 52 years of marriage before his passing in February of 2026. She loved the outdoors, and some of her fondest memories were camping at Shell Island in Panama City Beach with her family, spending time gardening, and crabbing. Her family brought her the greatest joy, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Capt. Arcelon “Butch” Callais III; her parents, Christopher and Florence Harris; and her siblings, Christopher Harris and Patricia Peters.
She is survived by her daughter, Dana Truette and husband Randy; son, Sy Callais and wife Jill; brother, Anthony M. Harris; sister, Lori Booker; grandchildren, Cody Truette and wife Charlie Ann, Brandon Truette and wife Mychaela, Connor Callais, Jordan Callais, Logan Callais, Ann Catherine Paulsen, Sarah Jane English; nine great grandchildren.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Brown Funeral Home & Blue Lake Crematory of Chipley, FL is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online register book at www.brownfh.net