Joann Warren Caldwell, 87, of Columbia, KY, daughter of the late Shelby and Gracie Perkins Warren, was born on October 29, 1938 in the Knifley community of Adair County, KY. She departed this life on Friday, February 27, 2026 at her home.
Mrs. Caldwell was a woman of deep and abiding faith. She was of the Apostolic faith and a devoted member of Elkhorn Tabernacle, where she worshiped faithfully. Mrs. Caldwell dedicated many years of her professional life to Westlake Regional Hospital, where she served as the dietary supervisor until her retirement. An exceptional cook, MawMaw expressed her love most clearly through the meals she prepared. Her kitchen was a gathering place filled with warmth and laughter. She found her greatest happiness in spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Charles Caldwell, on April 27, 1995, having united in marriage on November 23, 1956.
SURVIVORS:
5 children: Sheila McClister, Delbert Caldwell (Dollie), Charles M. Caldwell, and Patricia Caldwell all of Columbia and Roger Darrell Caldwell (Cindy) of Greensburg
9 grandchildren: Krishanna Jessie (Danny), Latonia Schneider (Johnny), Jessica Caldwell Stotts, Blake Caldwell, Elizabeth Hukari (Ian), Hannah Perkins, and Seth Caldwell all of Columbia, Zachary Caldwell (Anna) of Bowling Green, and Brinleigh Gupton (Jack) of Greensburg
13 great-grandchildren: Corey Caldwell, Makayla Bradshaw (Austin), Mariah Grant (Jon), Brylan White, Michael Jessie, Reagan Jessie, Paityn Stotts, Rylan Stotts, Alex Stotts, Aaro Hukari, Everest Caldwell, Tyler Atwood, and Cheyenne Atwood
8 great-great grandchildren
1 brother & sister-in-law: Wayne & Tammy Warren of Campbellsville
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Shannon Caldwell, and three sisters: Frances Blessitt, Barbara Barr and Sharon Pike.
Funeral Service: Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00pmCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg with Bro. Duane Wall and Linnie Jones officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia, KY
Visitation: Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Monday after 7:00amCT at the funeral home
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles or Elkhorn Tabernacle, which can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Corey Caldwell, Seth Caldwell, Zach Caldwell, Mikey Jessie, Brylan White and Blake Caldwell
Honorary Pallbearers: Ian Hukari, Austin Bradshaw, Jon Grant, Bryan Burton, Alex Stotts and Rylan Stotts
Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
