Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside

Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, April 13, 2026.

Mona was born November 2, 1950 in Greenville County, SC to the late James Loren Callahan and Carrie Lee Williams Callahan. She was a graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1969. Mona worked for the Fair Haven of Forest City as a CNA and later helped with the activities for a total of 35 years. She was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. Mona was a regular volunteer at the local Relay for Life events.

Those left to honor her legacy include her husband of 45 years, Donnie Ruppe; sons, Shannon Dale Toney (Shaunita Miller Toney) of Ellenboro and Brian Keith Lee (Dekota Marie Smith) of Henrietta; sister, Margaret Tenon (Tom) of Oak Island; grandchildren, Macie Marie Lee, Alison Blake Lee, Magnolia Raye Lee, Brittany Nicole Roberts, Rachel Leighann Hudson (Jamie), Erika Renee Brooks (Karah) and 12 great grandchildren.

The funeral was held April 18 at Cliffside Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Elgin officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Relay for Life, www.relayforlife.org or to Cliffside Baptist Church, PO Box 336, Cliffside, NC 28024.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.