CALDWELL, JANE - age 53 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at her home after a long illness. She was an avid Lady Vol's basketball fan and will be sadly missed by her dogs and cats. Preceded in death by father Robert Caldwell, grandmother Angie Simerly, niece Angela Buchanan, uncles James Keener and Dee Keener, aunt Betty Richardson. Survived by partner Connie Oglesby; sister and friend, Lora Caldwell and Mike Repp; mother Kathleeda Simerly; father and mother-in-law James and Shirley Oglesby; uncle Jack Simerly; nephew Zach Everhart; special friends, Mark and Lori Krogulski. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Estelle with Tennova Hospice, for her compassionate care for Jane during her illness. The family will receive friends Friday, December 30, 2011 from 7:00-8:00 pm at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home. You are invited to sign Jane's guestbook and share your condolences o n our website www.mccartyevergreen.com. Arrangements by McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home.