Marie Caldwell, 74, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late James Hamilton “Ham” Spalding and Majorie Sniffen Spalding, was born April 21, 1949 in Lebanon, KY and departed this life on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville.
She united in marriage to Mr. Charlie Caldwell on March 18, 1992 and he preceded her in death on September 11, 2023.
Marie retired from Central Kentucky Head Start after 30 plus years of service and traveled all across the U.S. to support families and children. She served as Head Start Coordinator and grant reviewer, making many wonderful friends who shared her passion. She enjoyed raising horses, Boston Terriers, and making jewelry, but her greatest love was spending countless hours visiting with her family and friends. Those who knew Marie knew that she was a giving heart to all who walked through her door. Marie professed strong faith in Christ her Lord and was of Catholic faith.
SURVIVORS:
3 daughters: Tina Cruse & her significant other, Calvin, of Columbia, Shannon Bailey & husband Chris of Pekin, Indiana, and Cathy Grubbs & husband Lenn of Hodgenville
5 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren
3 brothers: Hammy Spalding & wife Kathy, Pat Spalding & wife Edna, and Sammy Spalding & wife Joyce all of St. Joe
Sister-in-law: Grace Spalding of St. Joe
FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 12:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville
VISITATION: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to funeral expenses which may be made at the funeral home.
Auberry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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