08/16/2026
Laura (Lemons) Calhoun
August 15, 1936 - August 10, 2026
With great sympathy, we announce the passing of our cherished NAACP Temple Branch Life Member, Laura Calhoun. Her unwavering dedication to justice, equality, and community empowerment left an indelible mark on our organization and in the hearts of all who knew her.
During her years of service, Laura was deeply committed to the NAACP and to strengthening our membership. As Membership Committee Chair, she worked diligently to recruit and welcome many new members. She also volunteered on numerous committees whenever her service was needed. Laura especially enjoyed working with the NAACP Youth and proudly represented our Branch as a delegate at NAACP State, Regional, and National Conventions.
Her commitment to civil rights and her tireless efforts to promote social change inspired us all. As a Volunteer Deputy Registrar, Laura helped organize and had the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. Her warmth, wisdom, and leadership touched countless lives, and her legacy will forever remain a guiding light for the NAACP Temple Branch.
We extend our deepest condolences to her family, who continue to carry on her legacy as NAACP members:
~ Janifer Moore — Daughter
~ Glenda Martinez — Daughter
Our thoughts and prayers are also with her other children:
~ Graylin Calhoun — Son
~ Andrea Calhoun — Son
During this difficult time, we ask that you continue to lift the Lemons and Calhoun family in prayer. May they find strength, peace, and comfort as they navigate this time of loss.
Laura Calhoun’s impact on the NAACP Temple Branch and the wider community will forever be cherished. As we remember her life and service, let us recommit ourselves to the principles she held dear and continue the work of advancing justice, equality, and opportunity—the very causes to which she so faithfully dedicated her life.
Balloon Release
Saturday, August 15, 2026at 7:30PM
Jefferson Park
2310 Monticello Road
Temple, TX 76501
Visitation
Friday, August 21, 2026at 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Branford Dawson Funeral Home Inc.
718 South 7th Street
Temple, TX 76504
Service
Saturday, August 22, 2026at 11:00AM
Branford Dawson Funeral Home Inc.
718 South 7th Street
Temple, TX 76504
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