Shirley Louise Caldwell

Shirley Louise Caldwell was born on January 16, 1953, to Hazel Caldwell and Perry Sr. At an early age she accepted Christ and on December 16, 2025, God called her to eternal rest. Shirley was a proud graduate of Austin-East High School Class of 1971, where she excelled academically. She enjoyed working with the public and helping people. After many years of dedicated work , she retired from a career in Social Services.

Shirley was a joyful person who would draw everyone she met into her life with her “infectious smile”. She was an avid reader, researcher, and authored many unpublished short novels. Her kind heart & sense of humor will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Shirley is preceded in death by her son, Jonah Caldwell Sr., parents, Hazel & Perry Sr., sister, Dorothy Caldwell, brother, George Cannon Jr., nephew, Dwayne Caldwell, grandson, Jonah Caldwell Jr., and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews.

She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Antonio Caldwell, nephew, Robert (Conchita) Caldwell, cousins, Douglas (Victoria) Looney, Helen “Sis” Spears, and a host of grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Also mourning her loss are dedicated daughter-in-love, April Caldwell, devoted and longtime friends, Geraldine “GG” Stanford (63+years), Gloria Harper (55+years), the Wiggins family, and others to include Venzetta Huffine-Jackson, Erania Moultrie, Barbara Lockett, Frank Jones, and many more.

Her presence will be deeply missed by friends, family, members of the Austin-East Class of 1971, and the residents of Golden Age Retirement Village.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 12:30-1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com