Carolyn Ann Caldwell

Carolyn Ann McMillian Caldwell April 18, 1937 – October 30, 2025 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith … Carolyn Ann McMillian Caldwell, 88, passed away peacefully on October xx, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in East Point, Georgia. Born on April 18, 1937, and raised in Atco, Georgia, Carolyn was the second daughter of Carl and Inez McMillian. She married Darwin Caldwell of Cassville, Georgia, on May 5, 1955. Together they raised four daughters; Joni, Peny, Carla, and Inez; and built a life centered around faith, love, and service. At an early age, Carolyn invited Jesus Christ into her life, and began a journey of faith that brought her strengh all throughout her life, and in her final days, assurance that she would spend eternity with God and reunite with beloved family and friends. As the wife of a minister, Carolyn was deeply involved in the Southern Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School, led children’s choirs, played in the handbell choir, and, until April 2025, sang alto in the adult choir at church. Hers was a life devoted to her family, and her relationship with God. Even in her final days in hospice care, she prayed to live a life that would continue to honor God. Outside the home, Carolyn worked several jobs, but found special joy in her time with Sears and Delta Airlines. An accomplished seamstress, she lovingly sewed clothes for her daughters, often saying she made everything they wore, and what she couldn’t make, she purchased at Sears with her employee discount. Carolyn had a spunky personality and a generous heart. She cared deeply for others but was never a pushover, teaching her daughters to stand with confidence in a world only beginning to recognize the strength of women in the workplace. Though she never completed college herself, her unwavering love and support encouraged her husband and all four daughters to earn advanced degrees. It is impossible to capture the fullness of such a rich and meaningful life in words. Perhaps the most important thing to know about Carolyn Ann McMillian Caldwell is this: her love for her family was a powerful force. She was loved deeply by all who knew her and will be missed beyond measure. Perhaps the words of her favorite song sum up her faith best, and bring special comfort to her family at this time: Some glad morning when this life is over,I’ll fly away.To a home on God’s celestial shore,I’ll fly away. When the shadows of this life are gone,I’ll fly away.Likea bird from prison bars has flown,I’ll fly away. Just a few more weary days and then,I’ll fly away.To a land where joy shall never end,I’ll fly away. I’ll fly away, O Glory, I’ll fly away(in the morning). When I die Hallelujah bye and bye, I’ll fly away. Details for a memorial service in December in early January will be determined and communicated in the days ahead. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to your favorite charity.

Carolyn Ann Caldwell

April 18, 1937 - October 30, 2025