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Janet Caldwell Obituary
She was born November 11, 1927, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to the late Raymond E. and Mary Snyder Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Graves (Bobby) Caldwell in 2021, a grandson, Robert Christopher Caldwell and her brother, Glenn Miller.
Janet graduated from Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania in 1949 and soon after graduation she came to work at Lindsey Wilson Jr. College in the Music Department. On July 7, 1950, she married Bobby Caldwell and made Columbia her home. For a short time, she taught in the Adair County School System. Janet was well known for her musical talent, whether singing solos, playing the organ at Columbia Baptist Church for 50 years, giving piano lessons or playing for numerous weddings and funerals. She and Bobby joined the Columbia Christian Church in 2011.
Survivors include:
Two sons and daughters-in-law – Bobby and Karen Caldwell, Billy and Phyllis Caldwell all of Columbia
Four grandchildren –Matt Caldwell (Paula), Bradley Caldwell (Holly), Stephen Caldwell (Karen) and Jennifer Caldwell
Seven great-grandchildren – Brianna Paige, Emma Joy, Jacob Isaac, Eleanor Kathryn, Jonathan Stephen, Will McWhorter, Maeve Elizabeth
Special caregivers – Cindy Lee, Alma Loy, Marie Lemmon, Lana Burris, JoAnn Caldwell
Funeral service – Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis officiating
Burial in Columbia Cemetery
Visitation after 11:00 A.M. Saturday
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Columbia Christian Church Benevolence Team, WHAS Crusade for Children or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. These can be left at the funeral home.
Casket Bearers: Matt Caldwell, Bradley Caldwell, Stephen Caldwell, Jennifer Caldwell, Bryan Caldwell, Grant Caldwell, Mason Caldwell
Honorary – Great-Grandchildren
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Dawn Lee, CEO - WHAS Crusade for Children
February 4, 2025
On behalf of the WHAS Crusade for Children, we are very sorry for your loss. It is people like Janet who have made it possible for the Crusade to help children with special needs for 70 years. Thank you for honoring her memory by remembering the WHAS Crusade for Children. Janet's legacy will be seen for years to come through the lives of children who are helped. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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