Thelma Derrell Caldwell

Thelma Christie Caldwell of Plantation, FL passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. Originally from Mooresville she was a resident of South Florida since 1959. Mrs. Caldwell was a lovely southern lady whose family, church and friends were her life. She was an active member of Plantation United Methodist Church and had spent the last 14 months at her assisted living home in Wilton Manors, FL where the residents and staff knew her as "Carolina". She previously had volunteered at the Broward County Schools Clothing Bank in Fort Lauderdale, FL for some 40 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Caldwell, son Scott Caldwell of Columbia, SC; sister, Elizabeth Hill of Charlotte and brother, Douglas Christie of Mooresville, Mrs. Caldwell is survived by her son, Norman Caldwell of Pompano Beach, Fl; daughter Thana Leary and son-in-law, Brian Leary of Fort Lauderdale, FL; daughter-in-law, Leslie Caldwell of Columbia, SC; grandsons, Christopher Leary of Plantation, FL and Thomas Leary of Toronto, Canada; sister, Margaret Goodrum of Mooresville and brother, Eugene Christie of Macon, GA. Being one of five children and married to Jack who was one of nine, she was blessed with many brothers and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday October 24, 2014 at Williamson Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 589 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC. Memorials may be made to Plantation United Methodist Church, 1001 N.W. 70th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33313. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com