Verda Mae Caldwell

Verda grew up on a ~30 acre farm a few miles outside the small town (population ~7k) of Cuero Texas. Verda grew up with one younger sister, Almeta (9 years younger).

Verda was a Cuero High School honor society member and graduated top 10 (class of 1964). She then graduated from Southwest Texas State University (in San Marcos TX) with a degree in Teaching and minor in Business (class of 1968). After College, Verda worked for Greater Houston Builders until the birth of her children.

Verda was married to James Barth Caldwell on August 9th, 1970. Her first child/daughter Melanie was born on March 3rd 1974, followed by her son Kevin 22 months later born on December 30th 1975. For the next 20 years, Verda focused her efforts on raising two children. She always kept God as the center focus of their childhood. Verda faithfully imparted the bible and it's wisdom to her kids on a daily basis. This had a profound impact upon the rest of their lives - positively affecting their principles, relationships, study habits in college, adulthood, commitment to our families, and professional careers.

After the kids left for college, Verda enjoyed traveling to various places. Some of her favorite places were Albuquerque NM, Hawaii, Durango CO, and Branson MO. She loved researching holistic medicine, trying fresh/healthy produce, and visiting the local/family owned farms that produced it. Mom had incredible focus and dedication to any job or endeavor she took on.

Verda and Jim celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 9th, 2020.

Even though Verda was in remission after a long battle with colon cancer, complications eventually took their toll on Verda’s body. Verda passed away on September 23rd, 2020, 3:06 PM, at the age of 74.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years - James Barth Caldwell, her two children - Melanie Michelle Krasin and Kevin Brent Caldwell, three grandkids - Caleb James Caldwell, Braden Jacob Caldwell, and Annalise Kaelyn Caldwell, her sister - Almeta Faye West, and numerous nieces and nephews.