Catherine Fariss Caldwell

Catherine Fariss Caldwell, 85, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013. She was the wife of Stephen Howard Caldwell. Born on July 7, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Maggie Carwile Fariss and the late Charlie West Fariss.

In addition to her husband, Catherine is survived by two sons, Kenneth Stephen Caldwell and wife, Kathryn of Indianapolis, IN and David West Caldwell and wife, Betty of Richmond; one daughter, Linda Catherine Jennings and husband, Jimmy of Rustburg; four grandchildren, Tawnya Benn and husband, Chris of MI, Danielle Elkins and husband, Andy of VT, James Hunter Caldwell of MA and Leah Caldwell of Richmond; three great-grandchildren, Zoe Benn and Samuel Benn both of MI and Ryland Greer Hughes of Richmond; one brother, Gilbert M. Fariss and wife, Joanne of Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Sally T. Fariss and Charlotte Fariss both of Lynchburg and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, Catherine was predeceased by four brothers, Harry, Milton, Jasper and Clinton Fariss and three sisters, Lenora Fariss, Ester F. Miller and Pauline F. Daniel.

Catherine was a life-long member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where she taught children\"™s Sunday School for many years.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on, Monday, September 16, 2013 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rustburg, with the Rev. James E. Galford officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.