Betty Josephine Caldwell was born September 12, 1931 in Norman, Oklahoma. A longtime resident of Poteau, she passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024 at Heavener Nursing and Rehab in Heavener, Oklahoma. She recently celebrated her 93rd birthday with her dear friend, Barbara Smedley, who looked after her for many years.
Betty was tenacious and steadfast. She lived for 65 years in a home she built with her husband, Doc, on Cavanal Hill. She was a nurse for over 40 years at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, including 30 years in obstetrics, labor and delivery. She was a long time member of Calvary Assembly of God in Poteau.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Doc Caldwell; Doc’s son, Tommy Caldwell and his wife, Kazuko Caldwell; Donald Gaither; step-grandchildren, Deanna Dawn Little and Tracy Caldwell. She is survived by Doc’s daughter, Gayle Gaither; step-grandchildren, Steve Caldwell, his wife, Celeste Caldwell, Chris Gaither, Gaye Gaither, Keiko Wright, her husband, Todd Wright; Neice, Kathy Tyman; and many step-great grandchildren.
There will be a private graveside service at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau, Oklahoma.
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