Celebrating the life of
Betty Jean Sweat Caldwell
December 14, 1937 - July 27, 2012
Betty Jean Sweat Caldwell, 74, died Friday, July 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Waycross, Georgia, daughter of Artis and Kathleen Rhodenberry Sweat. Mrs. Caldwell has lived in Savannah for 45 years where she was a homemaker and a longtime member of Savannah Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Elwyn Doyle Caldwell.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Steven D. and Amy Caldwell of Easley, South Carolina; granddaughter, Shannon Caldwell of Pooler, Georgia; nieces, Kay Garletts and her husband, D.L. of Stilson, Georgia; Candy Johnson and her husband, Jerry of Orlando, Florida and nephew, Jay Pruitt of Orlando, Florida.
Funeral: 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Savannah Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Burial: The Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: The Relentless Campaign at Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, Georgia 31419.
Please sign our online guest at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Betty will surely be missed by many. She taught Sunday school to our senior high group in her den many years ago. I will always remember her with a tab drink in her hand back then. She was always happy and positive. Steven, your mom and dad were wonderful people loved by many.
- Angela DeLettre, Savannah, GA
Steve and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.May God bless you all!
- DWAYNE AND SIRIWAN SIMPSON, SAVANNAH, GA
We are shocked and saddened at the loss of Mema. She was a wonderful, special person and we will miss her very much. We know she is healthy and so happy to be reunited with Papa Elwyn again. All of you will be in our prayers.
- Laurie and Shawn Taber, Bloomingdale, GA
Betty was a very special lady... and she was always so kind to me. My prayers are with her son and all of her family. God's peace!!!!
- Angela Gagliano Kolar, Birmingham, AL
I will miss seeing your smile at the front desk of SCC on Thursday afternoon. Thanks for always taking the time to listen and for all your prayers for Tom & I. I know that you are completely healed now and with your husband.
- Tom & Irene Bell, Savannah, GA
Betty will surely be missed by many. She taught Sunday school to our senior high group in her den many years ago. I will always remember her with a tab drink in her hand back then. She was always happy and positive. Steven, your mom and dad were wonderful people loved by many.
- Angela DeLettre, Savannah, GA
Steve and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.May God bless you all!
- DWAYNE AND SIRIWAN SIMPSON, SAVANNAH, GA
We are shocked and saddened at the loss of Mema. She was a wonderful, special person and we will miss her very much. We know she is healthy and so happy to be reunited with Papa Elwyn again. All of you will be in our prayers.
- Laurie and Shawn Taber, Bloomingdale, GA
Betty was a very special lady... and she was always so kind to me. My prayers are with her son and all of her family. God's peace!!!!
- Angela Gagliano Kolar, Birmingham, AL
I will miss seeing your smile at the front desk of SCC on Thursday afternoon. Thanks for always taking the time to listen and for all your prayers for Tom & I. I know that you are completely healed now and with your husband.
- Tom & Irene Bell, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
