Carrie Mae

Caldwell

Ms. Carrie Mae Caldwell was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister aunt, and friend, whose life was marked by love, faith, and quiet strength. She entered this world on January 19, 1949. The third child of the late Lois Wellmaker-Caldwell and John H. Caldwell.

In her early years, she was employed she was employed by Silver Mills, before beginning a 29 year career at Spalding Regional Hospital.

Carrie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and became a devoted member of Bush Chapel AME Church. Throughout her years of service, she faithfully served as Church Secretary, Stewardess, Class Leader, and a member of the Usher Board. She also served as President of the youth department, and the Women Missionary Society (WMS) mentoring and training others to carry on these ministries. In her youth Carrie Mae found joy in serving at Bush Chapel AME Church, where her faith was nurtured and her love for ministry flourished.

As her health declined she relocated to Powder Springs, Georgia. There she was warmly welcomed by Bishop Harold Neal and Elect Lady Harriett Neal, who embraced her as a cherished member of their flock. Carrie Mae was known for her gentle spirit, kind heart, and unwavering devotion to her family. She found great joy in caring for others and had a special way of making everyone feel welcome and deeply loved.

Her greatest earthly joy was her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. They held a special place in her heart, and she took immense pride in each of them. Her face would brighten up at the mention of their names, and her heart overflowed with love as she celebrated their milestones, laughter, and dreams. she cherished every moment spent with them. Ms. Carrie Mae Caldwell leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love, warmth, and devotion that will live on through generations.

Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds peace knowing she has been welcomed into eternal glory, where there is no pain, only everlasting joy. On Monday, January 19, 2026, Ms. Carrie Mae Caldwell left her earthly home to joined her family in the Heaven above. She was preceded in death by parents, her sister, Ludie Mae Caldwell, and her brother, John H. Caldwell, III.

She leaves to cherish her memory he only daughter, Lakesha (Terrence) Neal, grandchildren, Keyshun, Kameron, and Trenyce Neal, her brother, James O. Caldwell, her god-daughter, Tiffany Howard, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.