Obituary

Marilyn Jo Caldwell, 73, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, West Virginia.
She was born on April 25, 1948, to the late Frank and Juanita Watts, in Squire, West Virginia. She attended school in McDowell and Kanawha County. After graduating, she later met and married her husband, Norman Junius Caldwell. They moved to Jackson Street in Charleston, West Virginia, to raise their children. Marilyn worked many prestigious jobs during her life, among them being the nanny for the children of former Governor John D. “Jay” Rockefeller, IV, and a stay-at-home mom to Tiffany. Marilyn was a member of All Nations Revival Center, where she served on the Usher Board and the Missionary Board. She loved and cherished her church and church family.
Marilyn, lovingly known as “Sister,” will truly be missed for many things, with her cooking being at the top of the list, especially her macaroni and cheese! She was a loving and compassionate woman who never complained and never met a stranger. Marilyn loved everyone, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It brought her joy to spend time with them just talking and laughing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Johnny “Bookie” Watts and Thomas Tysor.
Marilyn is survived by her siblings, Virgelene McLeod, Brenda Alston, Frank Watts, Jr., Emanuel Watts, Donald Watts (Patricia), Debra Smith, and Larry Watts (Zena); her children, Tyrone Hawkins, Tiffany Caldwell, Clifford Coleman (Rhonda), Sandra Caldwell-Gooch (Ronnie), Charles Caldwell (Jenise), Agnes Caldwell, and Reginald Gunn; grandchildren, Keisha Hawkins, Breona Hawkins, Jo’ziah Caldwell-Sanders, Jeramiah Caldwell-Sanders, Blake Gooch, Kennedy Caldwell, Ashley Caldwell, Meghan Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Zavion Claire, Tajuan Dyess, Rihanna Caldwell, Gregory Caldwell; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Service will be held 12 noon Thursday, June 17, 2021, at All Nations Revival Center, 325 Academy Drive, Dunbar, West Virginia, with Bishop Frederick Hightower, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, West Virginia.
Family and friends may visit beginning at 11:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church.

You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, West Virginia, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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