March 18, 2025
Doris Evelyn Caldwell, age 80 of Smithville, went to her heavenly home peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Signature Healthcare in Putnam County. She was a member of the Brethren in Christ and retired after 35 years from Kingston Timers. She was a devout Christian and a loving, dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved her family and doted on them, especially her son, Eddie. She loved her church family and dear friends.
She was born and raised in Hohenwald, Tennessee and moved to Smithville in 1969. She was preceded in death by her parents; Edward and Louise Martin. Her husband of 64 years; Cordell Caldwell, daughter, Sandy Caldwell Rhoady and special granddaughter; Tabitha Taylor Young.
Visitation with the Caldwell family will be on Thursday from 2:30 to 8:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am until the service at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Larry Steffee will be officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her son; Eddie Caldwell (Misty Wilson), sister-in-law; Shirley Caldwell all of Smithville, Cousins; Patsy Smith of Bell Buckle, Peggy Stacy and Judy Bates both of Gallatin. Special friends; Larry (Reta) Steffee, Amanda Knowles and Eva Dover all of Smithville.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements