Marcia Elaine (Melvin) Caldwell, 81, of Crawfordsville passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Franciscan Health Lafayette.
She was born Aug. 2, 1944, in Crawfordsville, to the late Harold and Eleanor (Stockdale) Melvin.
Marcia graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1962. She received her bachelor’s degree from University of Evansville and her Master of Education from Indiana State University.
Marcia taught at the old Darlington High School for a short time and retired from Wabash College after 25 years of employment. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and spending time with her family.
Marcia deeply loved the Lord and attended Christ United Methodist Church.
Marcia is survived by her children, Rachel Davis of Georgia, Dirk (Cathy) Caldwell of Waynetown and Kerith (Brian) Bourff of Crawfordsville; brother Alan (Rose) Melvin; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gary Caldwell, who she was married to for 38 years; daughter Yvonne Melvin; son-in-law William Melvin; and great-grandson Bowen Bourff.
A graveside service will be held at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Sanders Funeral Care is entrusted with Care.
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