Linda Avery Caldwell, 70, of Morganton, NC passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on August 13, 1953 in Burke County to the late Gilmore Avery, Jr. and Annie Harrison Avery. Linda was a member of Green Street Presbyterian Church where she played the organ and was a member of the choir. She was a fun-loving and caring wife who loved, and was loved by, her husband, daughters and family. She was a Godly person, a beautiful singer and a very family-oriented person. Linda retired from J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center after eighteen years of service.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Caldwell; children, Felicia Chambers, Andrea Suddreth (Yul), Tina Hayden, Consuelo Chambers, Aurora McIver (Christopher), Joy Dephue, Steve Caldwell, Jr., and Christopher Caldwell; siblings, Angela Avery and Ray Avery (Jean); thirteen grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her uncle, Raymond Harrison; and her grandparents.
The family will receive friends from 2-3pm Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Green Street Presbyterian Church. The funeral will begin at 3pm in the church with Rev. Dr. Marla Patchel and Rev. Yul Suddreth officiating. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Mrs Linda was always so nice and soft spoken I will always remember that beautiful voice when she used to sing in the choir at. St John Holiness Church Rest in paradise beautiful
Rest In Heaven Linda. My most sincere condolences to Steve and Daughters along with all other Family members. You will never be forgotten Sweet Beautiful Linda. Prayers and thoughts to all !
To my cousin Steve, Linda's daughters and all the family, I sincerely enjoyed every visit I had with Linda. Her faith in God always inspired me as well as her positive disposition. She finished well! May the true and living God of all comfort, hope, peace, provisions and consolation fill your hearts and homes with His presence during this time of bereavement and loss of someone so special to you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as well as our love. Connie Williams Watson & your Atlanta Family
I’m so sorry Andrea & family in your loss. God has His loving arms wrapped around you in comfort & healing. Keeping you in prayers, & sending love & hugs to surround you. I’m so sorry I was not able to attend the service. 🙏🙏🤟🤟✝️✝️🦊
Praying God's comfort and peace to the entire family.
My condolences to the family.
Steve, I am so sorry to read about the passing away of your wife Linda. She was a very sweet person and I will always remember the good times we shared together as couples. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name, praying God’s perfect peace that passes all understanding to guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus at this time and always. I thank God for His Promise to comfort all who mourn. Let His Divine love blanket your family knowing that for those that die in Christ are in the future of the loved ones left behind that reside in Christ. 🙏🏾📖✝️🩷
My condolences to the family