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Obituary For Shirley Louise Caldwell
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 She was an avid reader, researcher, and authored many unpublished short novels.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
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Ms Shirley, what a kind and gentle person. Shirley was a wonderful mother to my daughter. I thank her for that. I also thank for sharing her son with our family. Ms Shirley you will be missed.
I look to the sky "Shirley" and I whisper to you in quiet. What would I give to hear your voice again, to hear your crazy laughter, and to reminisce over one of those crazy memories we created over the years. I miss everything about you my BFF/sister! I wish I could bring you back but as beautiful as life will be for you in Heaven, I know you would not come back. Life here will be so "empty" without you. Your love, our friendship, and the memories we created during the past "62 years" will live forever in my heart❤️. Your BFF for the rest of my life. Geraldine "GG" Stanford
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Shirley and I worked together a lot of years. I am so sorry sorry that she passed. May she rest in the arms of Jesus
I have known Shirley almost all our lives beginning with the 4th grade. We have been BFF's for "62" years. This loss hurts me to the core. I look to the sky "Shirley" and I whisper to you quietly What I wouldn't give to hear your voice again, to share your laughter as we have done so many times, and to feel the love we have shared for 62 years near me. I miss everything about you my BFF/Sister. YOU will forever remain in my HEART ❤️. Geraldine "GG" Stanford - Nashville, TN
I found out Shirley was my Cousin when I mat Jonah at Peace and Goodwell when I joined, then I met Cousin Shirley and found out she was my Mother's cousin, I loved talking to her, we all ways sent inspection to each other every morning. Cousin Shirley you will be truly missed. Love you. ❣️❣️R.I.H
My condolences sent to all my family, so sorry I can't be there in person for support, but know that my heart and love are there always. You will be missed cousin Shirley, prayers for everyone. ❤️
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