Mary Helen

Caldwell-Lanford

Mary Helen Caldwell-Land ford, departed this life peacefully on December 13, 2025. She was born on May 10,1935 in, Paducah, Kentucky, to the union of her Parents, Pruitt Caldwell and Luella Shaw.

Mary's early years were spent in Paducah, KY. She attended Ballard County Elementary School, and Graduated from High School in Louisville, KY. After graduation She married Stanley D. Flowers thru that

union they had a daughter named Phyllis. The marriage was later dissolved, Mary then relocated to Toledo , OH. It was where she would meet J.L. (Jeff ) Lanford, who she would later marry. Thru that union they had four children, John, Mary, LaDonna and Charles. Mary was a proud Mother, Grandmother and devoted wife. She loved her Family, there was nothing she wouldn't do for them. Mary was a very loving person, not just with family, she loved her friends and would help anyone who needed help. She was a warm caring Person, with a big heart! She worked for Wilson Wiping Clothing Company, for thirty-three years. The job Mary loved most was taking care off her four Great-Grandchildren I

Mary was a devoted Christian, after coming to Toledo, she joined the Peoples Missionary Baptist Church, and served for many years. Mary later joined the Servant Heart Christian Church. She was on the Mothers Board, and remained a loyal member, until her passing. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Pruitt Caldwell and Luella Shaw; husband, Jeff Lan ford; daughters, Mary Caldwell and LaDonna Lan ford; sister, Ruby Caldwell; brothers, Melvin Wilson; Robert Reeves; Cleatis Reeves and Leon Shaw.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Phyllis Flowers; John Lan ford and Charles Lan ford; brother-in-law Joe Lanford; her sisters, Delores Turner; Dorothy Miller Mayes; sister-in-law Betty Daniels; bonus daughters, Veronica Ann Seay; Veronica Ann Carson and Ruth. Mary will also be fondly remembered by a host of, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews, whom she loved and cherished dearly.