Frances G Caldwell

Frances G. Caldwell, 87, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. Frances (Fran) was born on April 6th 1937 in St. Petersburg, FL to Edwin S. Grayson and Margaret Allen Grayson. Fran grew up in St. Petersburg, FL. Her family has a rich history, having played a pivotal role in the founding and building of Florida. She married John P. Caldwell III on January 10, 1957 in St. Petersburg, FL. Soon after, they moved to Rapid City, SD to start a beautiful, and eventually big, family. Fran and John welcomed their first child, Terri E. Caldwell (DiGregorio)(1957), in Rapid City, SD, before moving back to St. Petersburg, FL, where they would welcome their two sons, John P. Caldwell IV. (1959) and E. Allen Caldwell (1960). In the following years, the family would relocate a few times before finally settling down. In 1964, they moved to Las Vegas, NV; 1967 moved to Silver Springs, MD; 1969 moved to Miami FL, before returning back to their forever home, Las Vegas, NV, in 1970. In early years, Fran was a stay at home mom. Throughout her life, she was a talented artist, florist, and avid gardener. Fran was the foundation of the family; through thick and thin, Fran led with love. She loved to throw parties for any event, big or small. After raising her family, she began her journey as a bartender at 'Dicks Pub' and would do this until retirement. This is where her and John would meet their lifelong friends, JoAnn and Freddie Milton. The group of them would often go to their Panguitch Lake cabin enjoying the great outdoors. Fran would use these skills to teach all of her children and grandchildren how to fish and do everything outdoors. In 1991, her husband, Johnnie passed away. He was the love of her life and would carry his spirit throughout the rest of her life. After losing Johnnie, Fran, and many of her friends, became members of the German American Club. This is where she would meet her longtime companion, Tellas Yoder. They would travel the U.S. in their motorhome, seeing their beloved family and friends all over. They would mostly winter in Key West, FL. Fran would paint coconuts and send them back to family and friends. They would travel and embrace life until Tellas passed in 2010. Frances, Frannie, Fran, Nana was a woman who loved with her whole heart. She was an incredible woman, mom, grandmother (Nana), and very fortunately, a great grandmother. Fran is survived by her children; Terri (Joseph) DiGregorio and E. Allen Caldwell, her brother-in-law; Eric Nelson, her grandchildren; Brittany (David) DiMartino, Joseph DiGregorio III, John P. (J.P.) (Christine) Caldwell V, Thomas Caldwell, Mariah Caldwell, Madison Caldwell, Calene Caldwell, her great grandchildren; Hudson DiMartino and Quinn DiMartino. She is preceded in death by her parents; Margaret Allen Grayson, Edwin S. Grayson, her husband; John P. Caldwell III, her longtime companion; Tellas Yoder, her sister; Diane Nelson, and her son; John P. Caldwell IV. She will be missed by all who knew her, she made the world brighter. A celebration of life will be held at the German American Club on September 15th, 2024 from 2pm - 6pm. 1110 E. Lake Mead Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Miss Me but Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul that's set free. Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take and each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we knew and laugh at the things that we used to do. Miss me, but let me go.

Frances G Caldwell

April 6, 1937 - July 12, 2024