Mrs. Brenda Ann Caldwell

CALDWELL, Mrs. Brenda - Age 79, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in Texas. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mrs. Brenda Ann Caldwell, age 79, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Born on November 13, 1946 in Shreveport, Louisiana, she was shaped early by family, faith, and community—values she carried with her throughout her life. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, she continued her education at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, earning her Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Special Education. She pursued graduate study and earned her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She eventually made her home in Flint, Michigan, where she built a meaningful career, devoted herself to family, and became a beloved and respected presence in her community. A woman of remarkable poise, Mrs. Caldwell was the embodiment of elegance, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering integrity. She held herself to a high standard, not out of vanity, but out of pride in doing life well: with care, intention, and a spirit of excellence that touched everyone around her. For more than four decades, she dedicated herself to education, serving students with specialized learning needs with expert pedagogy, patience, and advocacy. Her work reflected a commitment to uplifting children and ensuring they were seen, supported, and given every opportunity to thrive. Her service extended far beyond the classroom. Mrs. Caldwell was instrumental in organizing Special Olympics programming, helping build opportunities from the ground up. Among her efforts were skiing and a wide range of athletic events that brought dignity, joy, and community to countless participants and families. A lifelong philanthropist, she viewed giving back as a responsibility and lived that belief consistently. She was an active Platinum Charter Member, and former Vice President of the Flint Area (MI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She also practiced her faith with sincerity and steadiness as a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and then Christ the King Catholic Church, participating in The Knights of Peter Claver and regularly engaging in public service. Above all, Mrs. Caldwell adored her family—especially her three sons, whom she loved more than life itself. Her home and presence were grounded in a deep sense of family pride, tradition, and togetherness. She also lived with style and spirit. With an eye for beauty and refined taste, she curated jewelry and apparel not only for herself, but also for those she loved. She appreciated the arts, cherished beautiful trinkets and home décor, and loved to dance, always with an unmistakable appreciation for good music. Some of her most lasting memories live in the everyday rituals she made extraordinary. Mrs. Caldwell believed in the dignity of a shared meal: the table set, the family seated, everything plated with care. Even on the most ordinary evenings, she would present the meal family-style, as if to say that togetherness deserved thoughtfulness and intention. And she was rarely seen without the finishing touches that made her feel fully herself—lipstick and heels—always composed, always put together, always regal. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Henry Weathers, Sr. and Nettie Mae Kemp Weathers; her son, Brandon Caldwell; her brother, George Weathers, Jr.; and her sister, Joyce Weathers. She is survived by her devoted husband, Roosevelt “Tony” Caldwell; her sons, Anthony Caldwell (Nichole) and Damian Caldwell (Dinita); her grandchildren, Dayne Caldwell, Dayce Caldwell, Dean Caldwell, Danae Caldwell, Reese Caldwell and Harrison Caldwell; her sisters, Wanda Weathers and Beverly Weathers Cole; as well as her niece Morgan Cole and great-nephew Anuoluwa Eli Kolawole, along with beloved cousins, friends, sorors, and community members who will miss her dearly. Her legacy is one of dignity, devotion, generosity, and a life lived with intention. She will be remembered for her grace, her standards, her style, her service, and the way she made the people around her feel cared for—beautifully and unmistakably.

Mrs. Brenda Ann Caldwell

November 13, 1946 - January 21, 2026