Ms. Mary Caldwell Carr, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born on May 19, 1948, to the late Paul Edward and Juanita Troutman Caldwell. Mary attended Iredell County Schools and later received her high school diploma online. She worked for over 30 years at Burlington Mills until they closed, later joining NGK Ceramics, from where she later retired.
Mary cherished her role as a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Her family was her heartbeat, and she was the glue that held them together through all of life’s challenges. In Mary’s earlier years, she loved yard-selling, shopping, scratch-offs and slot machines. She even took on the hobby of smashing cans!
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by brothers, John, Hubert, and Albert Caldwell; sisters, Margaret Shipp, Berthenia Gibbs, Brenda White and Betty Latter; and a granddaughter; Brittnay Caldwell.
Mary leaves to cherish her memories her three loving children, Marshall Todd Caldwell (Michelle) of Stanley, N.C., Umekia Carr of Mooresville, N.C., and Jim Dewon Carr (Jehan) of Troutman, N.C.; bonus son, Greg Steward of Statesville, N.C.; brother, Norman Caldwell (Mary Inez) of Troutman, N.C.; sister, Lois Allison (Louis) of Mooresville, N.C.; sister in love, Paulette Caldwell of Mooresville, N.C.; 13 grandchildren Todric (Kalee), Darell, and Charra Morrison, Taquisha Adams, Lamario Johnson, KyYonna Gray, Tamara and Mynesha Phifer, Sedasia and Olivia Carr, Zion Torrence, and Shawanna Nichols; 15 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mary had a special niece, Shanita White of the home, who helped care for her during her declining health.
Mary will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love, laughter and faith will continue to inspire all who knew her.
The family would like to express gratitude, appreciation and sincere thanks for all the acts of kindness and love shown during their time of bereavement. Your visits, cards, phone calls, flowers, prayers, and other acts of kindness will brighten the days ahead. A special thanks to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County and Care Home Center. We love and Thank God for you, The Family.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 15, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. with a service following at 1 p.m. at New Life Missionary Baptist Church, Troutman, with Rev. Ivan Cowan and Pastor Dr. Clarissa Carr Johns officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Carr family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.