Janet Caldwell

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Janet Caldwell, 97, of Columbia, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. 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 & daughters-in-law, Bobby & Karen Caldwell and Billy & Phyllis Caldwell, both 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, and Maeve Elizabeth; and special caregivers: Cindy Lee, Alma Loy, Marie Lemmon, Lana Burris, and JoAnn Caldwell.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 8, at 2 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation is after 11 a.m. on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Columbia Christian Church Benevolence Team, WHAS Crusade for Children, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. These can be left at the funeral home.

Casket bearers are Matt Caldwell, Bradley Caldwell, Stephen Caldwell, Jennifer Caldwell, Bryan Caldwell, Grant Caldwell, and Mason Caldwell. Honorary casket bearers are her great-grandchildren.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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