Annie Joyce Caldwell

Annie Joyce Caldwell, 104, of Morganton, NC passed away, Monday, March 8, 2021. Born on July 8, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Bessie Harris. Annie was a member of Shiloh AME Church since 1949. She the first member of Usher Board at Shiloh, sang in the senior choir, was a Stewardess Board #1, Sunday School teacher, member of the Lady’s Aide Club, and was a member of the Nina Bess Missionary Society. Annie worked for Dr. Phifer as a nursing assistant until she retired. She was also a past worthy matron the Pride of the West Chapter 581 Order of the Eastern Stars, past member of Bethune Women’s Civic Club, Willing Workers Club where she was the last living member.

Annie is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Annie is preceded in death by her husband, Odell Samuel Caldwell; brothers, Floyd, James, Lonzo and David Harris; sisters, Virginia Gillard, Lottie Corpening, and Cecil Harris.

The family will receive friends from 1pm until 2pm, Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2pm, in the colonial chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Johnson, Sr., officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh AME Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh AME Church.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.