October 20, 1929 ~ April 19, 2020
RALEIGH – Ann Camlin Caldwell passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 after a period of declining health. She celebrated her 90th birthday last October with family and friends. Ann was born on October 20, 1929 in Hamlet, North Carolina. One of the few from her high school to attend college, she finished second her class. She graduated from “W.C.” ( N.C. Women’s College) , now known as UNC-Greensboro, in 1951. At that time, it was the only four year state university to admit women as freshmen. She thrived there, taking a number of drama courses as electives and participating in the technical side of productions, such as set building and lighting. She enjoyed working at The Lost Colony outdoor drama for two summers with the tech and lighting crew backstage. While her major was Business Administration, the career ladder for women was limited in that era. However, characteristic of her innate determination, she made her own way in the world. Ann moved to Raleigh in 1951, and began work for N.C. State University in the Department of Agricultural Economics. She enjoyed volunteering with Raleigh Little Theatre, mostly backstage, but with small parts onstage as well. In 1954, she met John Caldwell, a recent graduate of the newly formed N.C. State School of Design. John and Ann were married in 1955. They were married for a remarkable 63 years.
After a short stint in Rome, New York, where John was on assignment with the Air Force, the family returned to West Raleigh in 1958 where they lived for 62 years. After taking a break from working for the University to raise three children, Ann returned to parttime work at N.C. State and then fulltime when the youngest was in Junior High School. She had excellent organizational skills, an incredible memory, and congenial people skills. At her last assignment at N.C. State in the Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences, she was the administrative head of the department: she was famous for being able to oversee many grants and budgets at one time, and to tell faculty members what they could and could not use their funds for(without looking at the files!). John and Ann enjoyed travelling, especially international destinations. They were lifelong Wolfpack sports fans, and attended football and basketball games for many years. Many happy family celebrations and get togethers with friends were held at the N.C. State University Club.
In 2011, they moved to the Springmoor Life Care Community. They enjoyed the activities, supportive community, and social occasions with old friends and new ones. As well as her excellent organizational skills, Ann was known for her quick wit, spirited personality, and poignant dry humor. She kept the staff at Springmoor entertained even as her memory and health were declining. John passed away in 2018.
Ann is survived by her three children, Richard Caldwell and wife Kim; Susan Caldwell Hartley and husband John; and Rebecca Caldwell. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Laura Hartley Murray (Parker), Lucas Caldwell, Tyler Caldwell, Sean Mahoney and Conor Mahoney as well as a great grandchild, Skye Murray. She was predeceased by her parents Patty Betts Smith and Samuel Wesley Camlin.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date due to current restrictions as a result of the Covid 19 virus. An obituary notice and service details will be published when plans are finalized.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff and residents of the Springmoor Life Care Community where Mrs. Caldwell was welcomed and received excellent care. We especially want to recognize her long time personal aide, Janet Morton, who went above and beyond in caring for Ann with compassion and humor.
RALEIGH – Ann Camlin Caldwell passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 after a period of declining health. She celebrated her 90th birthday last October with family and friends. Ann was born on October 20, 1929 in Hamlet, North Carolina. One of the few from her high school to attend college, she finished second her class. She graduated from “W.C.” ( N.C. Women’s College) , now known as UNC-Greensboro, in 1951. At that time, it was the only four year state university to admit women as freshmen. She thrived there, taking a number of drama courses as electives and participating in the technical side of productions, such as set building and lighting. She enjoyed working at The Lost Colony outdoor drama for two summers with the tech and lighting crew backstage. While her major was Business Administration, the career ladder for women was limited in that era. However, characteristic of her innate determination, she made her own way in the world. Ann moved to Raleigh in 1951, and began work for N.C. State University in the Department of Agricultural Economics. She enjoyed volunteering with Raleigh Little Theatre, mostly backstage, but with small parts onstage as well. In 1954, she met John Caldwell, a recent graduate of the newly formed N.C. State School of Design. John and Ann were married in 1955. They were married for a remarkable 63 years.
After a short stint in Rome, New York, where John was on assignment with the Air Force, the family returned to West Raleigh in 1958 where they lived for 62 years. After taking a break from working for the University to raise three children, Ann returned to parttime work at N.C. State and then fulltime when the youngest was in Junior High School. She had excellent organizational skills, an incredible memory, and congenial people skills. At her last assignment at N.C. State in the Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences, she was the administrative head of the department: she was famous for being able to oversee many grants and budgets at one time, and to tell faculty members what they could and could not use their funds for(without looking at the files!). John and Ann enjoyed travelling, especially international destinations. They were lifelong Wolfpack sports fans, and attended football and basketball games for many years. Many happy family celebrations and get togethers with friends were held at the N.C. State University Club.
In 2011, they moved to the Springmoor Life Care Community. They enjoyed the activities, supportive community, and social occasions with old friends and new ones. As well as her excellent organizational skills, Ann was known for her quick wit, spirited personality, and poignant dry humor. She kept the staff at Springmoor entertained even as her memory and health were declining. John passed away in 2018.
Ann is survived by her three children, Richard Caldwell and wife Kim; Susan Caldwell Hartley and husband John; and Rebecca Caldwell. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Laura Hartley Murray (Parker), Lucas Caldwell, Tyler Caldwell, Sean Mahoney and Conor Mahoney as well as a great grandchild, Skye Murray. She was predeceased by her parents Patty Betts Smith and Samuel Wesley Camlin.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date due to current restrictions as a result of the Covid 19 virus. An obituary notice and service details will be published when plans are finalized.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff and residents of the Springmoor Life Care Community where Mrs. Caldwell was welcomed and received excellent care. We especially want to recognize her long time personal aide, Janet Morton, who went above and beyond in caring for Ann with compassion and humor.
October 20, 1929 ~ April 19, 2020
RALEIGH – Ann Camlin Caldwell passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 after a period of declining health. She celebrated her 90th birthday last October with family and friends. Ann was born on October 20, 1929 in Hamlet, North Carolina. One of the few from her high school to attend college, she finished second her class. She graduated from “W.C.” ( N.C. Women’s College) , now known as UNC-Greensboro, in 1951. At that time, it was the only four year state university to admit women as freshmen. She thrived there, taking a number of drama courses as electives and participating in the technical side of productions, such as set building and lighting. She enjoyed working at The Lost Colony outdoor drama for two summers with the tech and lighting crew backstage. While her major was Business Administration, the career ladder for women was limited in that era. However, characteristic of her innate determination, she made her own way in the world. Ann moved to Raleigh in 1951, and began work for N.C. State University in the Department of Agricultural Economics. She enjoyed volunteering with Raleigh Little Theatre, mostly backstage, but with small parts onstage as well. In 1954, she met John Caldwell, a recent graduate of the newly formed N.C. State School of Design. John and Ann were married in 1955. They were married for a remarkable 63 years.
After a short stint in Rome, New York, where John was on assignment with the Air Force, the family returned to West Raleigh in 1958 where they lived for 62 years. After taking a break from working for the University to raise three children, Ann returned to parttime work at N.C. State and then fulltime when the youngest was in Junior High School. She had excellent organizational skills, an incredible memory, and congenial people skills. At her last assignment at N.C. State in the Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences, she was the administrative head of the department: she was famous for being able to oversee many grants and budgets at one time, and to tell faculty members what they could and could not use their funds for(without looking at the files!). John and Ann enjoyed travelling, especially international destinations. They were lifelong Wolfpack sports fans, and attended football and basketball games for many years. Many happy family celebrations and get togethers with friends were held at the N.C. State University Club.
In 2011, they moved to the Springmoor Life Care Community. They enjoyed the activities, supportive community, and social occasions with old friends and new ones. As well as her excellent organizational skills, Ann was known for her quick wit, spirited personality, and poignant dry humor. She kept the staff at Springmoor entertained even as her memory and health were declining. John passed away in 2018.
Ann is survived by her three children, Richard Caldwell and wife Kim; Susan Caldwell Hartley and husband John; and Rebecca Caldwell. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Laura Hartley Murray (Parker), Lucas Caldwell, Tyler Caldwell, Sean Mahoney and Conor Mahoney as well as a great grandchild, Skye Murray. She was predeceased by her parents Patty Betts Smith and Samuel Wesley Camlin.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date due to current restrictions as a result of the Covid 19 virus. An obituary notice and service details will be published when plans are finalized.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff and residents of the Springmoor Life Care Community where Mrs. Caldwell was welcomed and received excellent care. We especially want to recognize her long time personal aide, Janet Morton, who went above and beyond in caring for Ann with compassion and humor.
RALEIGH – Ann Camlin Caldwell passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 after a period of declining health. She celebrated her 90th birthday last October with family and friends. Ann was born on October 20, 1929 in Hamlet, North Carolina. One of the few from her high school to attend college, she finished second her class. She graduated from “W.C.” ( N.C. Women’s College) , now known as UNC-Greensboro, in 1951. At that time, it was the only four year state university to admit women as freshmen. She thrived there, taking a number of drama courses as electives and participating in the technical side of productions, such as set building and lighting. She enjoyed working at The Lost Colony outdoor drama for two summers with the tech and lighting crew backstage. While her major was Business Administration, the career ladder for women was limited in that era. However, characteristic of her innate determination, she made her own way in the world. Ann moved to Raleigh in 1951, and began work for N.C. State University in the Department of Agricultural Economics. She enjoyed volunteering with Raleigh Little Theatre, mostly backstage, but with small parts onstage as well. In 1954, she met John Caldwell, a recent graduate of the newly formed N.C. State School of Design. John and Ann were married in 1955. They were married for a remarkable 63 years.
After a short stint in Rome, New York, where John was on assignment with the Air Force, the family returned to West Raleigh in 1958 where they lived for 62 years. After taking a break from working for the University to raise three children, Ann returned to parttime work at N.C. State and then fulltime when the youngest was in Junior High School. She had excellent organizational skills, an incredible memory, and congenial people skills. At her last assignment at N.C. State in the Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences, she was the administrative head of the department: she was famous for being able to oversee many grants and budgets at one time, and to tell faculty members what they could and could not use their funds for(without looking at the files!). John and Ann enjoyed travelling, especially international destinations. They were lifelong Wolfpack sports fans, and attended football and basketball games for many years. Many happy family celebrations and get togethers with friends were held at the N.C. State University Club.
In 2011, they moved to the Springmoor Life Care Community. They enjoyed the activities, supportive community, and social occasions with old friends and new ones. As well as her excellent organizational skills, Ann was known for her quick wit, spirited personality, and poignant dry humor. She kept the staff at Springmoor entertained even as her memory and health were declining. John passed away in 2018.
Ann is survived by her three children, Richard Caldwell and wife Kim; Susan Caldwell Hartley and husband John; and Rebecca Caldwell. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Laura Hartley Murray (Parker), Lucas Caldwell, Tyler Caldwell, Sean Mahoney and Conor Mahoney as well as a great grandchild, Skye Murray. She was predeceased by her parents Patty Betts Smith and Samuel Wesley Camlin.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date due to current restrictions as a result of the Covid 19 virus. An obituary notice and service details will be published when plans are finalized.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff and residents of the Springmoor Life Care Community where Mrs. Caldwell was welcomed and received excellent care. We especially want to recognize her long time personal aide, Janet Morton, who went above and beyond in caring for Ann with compassion and humor.
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