Gaynelle Caldwell

Age: 95 WidowedCity of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Friday, May 16, 2014Place of Death: At Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana Mrs. Gaynelle Juanita Caldwell was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on February 11, 1919, a daughter of the late Carl Denver and Esther Pearl (Essex) Engledow. A life-resident of Boone County, Indiana, Mrs. Caldwell graduated from Whitestown High School in 1937. On April 30, 1937, she was married to Ora I. Caldwell in Whitestown. Mr. Caldwell passed away on January 7, 1979. She was a devoted homemaker and for a period of time had worked as a secretary at Perry Worth Elementary School and Parkwood Nursing Home in Lebanon. For many years, she worked as a volunteer at Witham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Caldwell served as an active member of the Whitestown Baptist Church where she held the position of youth choir director. After moving to Lebanon, she sang with the choir of the First Baptist Church and served on the music committee. She was an accomplished violinist and enjoyed teaching young children the intricacies of playing this fine instrument. In addition, Mrs. Caldwell was a member of the Thorntown Heritage Museum. Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with Rev. David Wright, officiating.Visitation is planned for Monday, May 19, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home in Lebanon.Interment will follow services at Mts. Runn Cemetery in Zionsville, Indiana. Survivors: Son: Mike Caldwell and wife, Kandi – Whitestown, IndianaDaughter-in-law: Karen Wyatt – Greenfield, IndianaSister: Thelma Jay – Carolina Shores, South CarolinaFour Grandsons: Brett R. Caldwell and wife, Jean – Brighton, Michigan Matthew R. Caldwell and wife, Kelly – Pendleton, Indiana Dustin M. Caldwell and wife, Iva – Zionsville, Indiana Daren E. Caldwell and wife, Angela – Plainfield, IndianaTen Great GrandchildrenTwo Nephews: Curt Jay Geoffrey JayNiece: Marcy Jay Bailey Deceased: In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Caldwell was preceded in death by a son, Robert I. Caldwell and a brother, Carl D. Engledow, Jr. Memorials: First Baptist Church 207 East Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052