Born in Winston-Salem, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Lester B. Speas and Lillian Doreatha Speas. Mrs. Caldwell was a graduate of Livingstone College in Salisbury and was retired from the Social Security Administration. She was a very active member of Center Grove AME Zion Church in Tobaccoville and was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who had an infectious smile and a great sense of humor.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Caldwell is survived by seven children, Anita Leak, Angela Ingram, Alfred K. Leak, Jr. (Karen), Amanda Alexander (Steven), Shelia Caldwell, Cornell Caldwell (Nina), and Tina Handi; 14 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a sister, Rev. Belinda Harris; an uncle, Charlie Payne; an aunt, Mary Frances Payne; many nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Blondell Robinson (Charles). She was predeceased by her parents; and 4 brothers and sisters.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private services will be held by the family.