Daisy Catherine Calvert McCann, 93, of Tollesboro, went to her Heavenly home to be with Jesus Friday, January 16, 2026.
She was born May 18, 1932, at her family’s home in Tollesboro, a daughter of the late Fred and Doris Calvert.
Daisy lived to serve her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Anyone who knew her knew she was a faithful woman of God. Many admired her for her strong faith, her radiant smile that could light up a room, and her compassionate soul. Daisy loved to play piano and sing in church.
She married the love of her life, Carl Harold McCann, on August 6, 1949. They shared nearly 63 years of marriage until his death July 14, 2012. Wherever Carl went, Daisy was by his side — whether building houses, during his time serving in the Army, farming, singing and preaching at church, or traveling. Carl preached at Poplar Flat Church for 30 years, and Daisy sang with him, played piano, and led Sunday school.
Daisy was a devoted mother to their one and only child, Carla Jean McCann Lykins, whom she cherished deeply in a way only a mother can.
Survivors include her daughter, Carla Lykins; her grandson, Josh Lykins (Sabrina); her great-granddaughter, McKenley Mercado (Mario); her great-great-grandson, Enzo Mercado; her brothers-in-law, Jim McCann (Sue), Bill McCann (Pat), and Tom McCann (Kitty); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl McCann; her sisters, Carol Moore, Ellen Deal McCann, and Frances Polley; her brothers, Bill Calvert and Denny Calvert; her son-in-law, Bob Lykins; her sisters-in-law, Cathleen Cox and Darlene Fallin; and her brothers-in-law, Dean McCann, Don McCann, and Herschel Polley.
Picturing Miss Daisy now, she is in Heaven with her feet in a creek, singing hymns with her love, Carl, once again, along with the angelic choir.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 11918 KY 57 at Tollesboro, with Bro. Kent Moore, Bro. John Lewis, and Bro. Danny Butler officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, and after 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Mario Mercado, Josh Lykins, Kent Moore, Billy Fisher, Lathe Brady, and John Lewis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jim McCann, Bill McCann, Tom McCann, McKenley Mercado, and Enzo Mercado.
Donations may be made in Daisy’s memory to Hospice of Hope or Salem Community Church.
Condolences may be sent at globefamilyfc.com.
