Mary Imogene Caldwell

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary “Imogene” Caldwell passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 89 in her home in Cox’s Creek surrounded by her family. She was born on September 21,1936 in Lebanon, KY to the late Austin “Luckett” and Agnes “Ophelia” (Spalding) Caldwell.

Imogene was a faithful and lifelong Catholic, always joining a new parish when she moved and always getting involved with various groups and volunteers. Her last parish was the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral. She was a graduate of Spalding University and retired from Humana/HCA after 28 years. Her favorite “job” was being “Meme” to her grandchildren, a role that she so cherished she became known simply as Meme to many.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings (and in-laws) Ambrose (Verna) Caldwell, Joe (Mary Dean) Caldwell, Ernie Caldwell, Andy Caldwell, Fr. Jack Caldwell, Generose (Joe) Spalding, and Dorothy (Kelly) Bradshaw.

She is survived by her daughter Caroline (Mike) Putman of Cox’s Creek; grandchildren Amber (Rowen) Grey, Anthony Meyers, both of Louisville, Shelby (Tucker) Reardon of Bardstown, Taylor (Kevin) Hall of Lawrenceburg, Emma and Andrea Putman both of Cox’s Creek. One sister Mary Jane (Jodie) Miles of Lebanon and two sisters-in-law, Betty Jean Caldwell of Lebanon and Barbara Caldwell of Louisville. Also surviving are 7 great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, 310 W. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, officiated by her nephew Fr. Terry Bradshaw. A private interment to follow at Holy Name of Mary Cemetery in Calvary, KY.

Mattingly Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.