Kate John Caldwell

Kate John Caldwell, 102, of Durant, Oklahoma passed from this life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the King’s Daughters and Sons Nursing Center in Durant. She was born on March 31, 1922, in Durant to the late John Harvey Allen and Ida Barbara Miller Allen. Kate was raised in Durant. She married Eugene Emerson Caldwell on April 3, 1943, in Durant and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1984. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Durant for over 70 years. Kate enjoyed making cakes, crocheting, working crossword puzzles and she loved chocolate. 

Kate is survived by: Children: John Caldwell and wife Vicki, Whitesboro, Texas, Charlotte Jacks Axsmith and husband Michael, Durant, Oklahoma Alan Caldwell, Armstrong, Oklahoma, and 7 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. 

Kate was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 4 brothers. 

Visitation was Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Calvary Baptist Church, Durant, Oklahoma from 10:00 am to 1100 am. 

Funeral service was Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Calvary Baptist Church, Durant, Oklahoma. Jacob Toews and Skip Robinson officiated the service. Interment was at the Highland Cemetery, Durant, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com. 

Casket Bearers were: Lance Glaze, Jacob Glaze, Jonathan Hitchcock, Derek Crouse, Ronnie Glaze and Kevin Hitchcock.