Mrs. Fern Caldwell, age 87 of Brodhead, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at the Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Brodhead, Ky.
She was born on Feb. 7, 1933 in Quail, Ky., a daughter of the late Herman Weaver and Edna Scott Caldwell. She was a member of Providence Church of Christ. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking, gardening, UK basketball and NASCAR. In August 1950 she was united in marriage to Carl Caldwell and they enjoyed 62 years together prior to his passing in 2013.
Those left to celebrate her life are her children: Carol Ann Harris of Brodhead, Ky; Gary Lee (Doris Ann) Caldwell of Brodhead, Ky; and Carlos Ray (Beverly) Caldwell of Brodhead, Ky. Her grandchildren: Dana Renee (Andy) McKinney, J.C. (Bonnie) Harris, Leigh Ann (Jared) Sanford, Gary Keith (Joanie) Caldwell, and Mahala Ekko Caldwell. Her step grandchildren: Logan McClure, McKenzie Elam, and Hunter Elam. Her great-grandchildren: Shelby Makala Harris, Bailey Addison Harris, Jaimey Lynn Harris, Brodie Keith Caldwell, and Daniel Reed Sanford. Her brother: Ron Weaver. Her sisters: Nina Burkhart, Mabel Cash, Ethelene Caldwell, Ella Barnett, Norma Cherry; and Dianne Shannon. As well as a host of nieces/nephews, friends and neighbors.
Besides her husband, Carl Caldwell, she was preceded in death by brothers: Truman Weaver, Wayne Caldwell, and Raymond Caldwell.
Visitation for Mrs. Fern Caldwell will be Friday, December 11, 2020 from 11AM-1PM, followed by Funeral service at 1PM at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals with Robbie Cable officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com Donations may be to the American Diabetes Society in Fern Caldwell memory.