Mrs. Rosie Lee Caldwell Thomas, 75, of Phenix City, AL passed Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service to be held 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST), Monday, November 6, 2023 at Spirit Filled Ministries with Rev. Wayne Baker, pastor, Rev. John Caldwell, eulogist. Burial to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 12 noon -5:00 p.m. EST

Rosie Marie Caldwell Thomas was born on June 23, 1948, to the late Menzie Caldwell, Sr. and Alzata Jackson Caldwell. Marie entered into eternal
rest on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

At an early age, Marie accepted Christ as her Lord and personal Savior and united with the Howard Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
in Hatchechubee, AL.

After marrying the love of her life, Calter Thomas, or as she affectionately called him "Cliff," she would unite with Colbert African Methodist Episcopal Church where she served in various capacities. She especially had a heart for young people and served as the Young People and Children's Division (YPD) Director.

Marie later joined Spirit Filled Ministries under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Wayne D. Baker where she sang in the choir, served on the finance
committee and was president of the Evelyn Evans Missionary Society. One of Marie's favorite quotes were lyrics from the song, "If I can help someone as I travel along, if I can help someone with a word or asong, then my living shall not be in vain."

Rosie Marie attended the Russell County Schools and graduated from Oliver High School in 1968. After graduation, she worked for the Russell County Board of Education as a Teacher Aide and later transferred to the Food and Nutrition Program. She left the school system topursue a career in the textile industry at Fieldcrest Cannon. There, her career
spanned over 30 years. She was a loyal employee who worked as an inspector, and also served a facilitator, and an advocate for employees through the textile union.

Marie will always be remembered for her infectious smile, her caring spirit, her generous and supportive nature and as one of the sister's of the legendary Caldwell Gospel Singers.

She was devoted to her family, friends, and supported her community as evidenced by her participation in youth sports by being the team mom for the local
softball team and a cheerleader for her children and grandchildren who participated in various extra-curricular activities.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, M. C. Caldwell, Freddie Caldwell, Earnest Caldwell, Roosevelt Caldwell, and M. L. Caldwell.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories three lovely daughters, Felicia Washington and Ebony Thomas both of Stockbridge, GA; Carla Thomas of Phenix City, AL; two grandchildren whom she adored, Lauryn Lee and Richard Allen Washington, Jr.; two sisters, Flora Caldwell Smith of Phenix City, AL and Lola Hutton (Nathaniel) of Birmingham, AL; three brothers, Joseph Caldwell of Chicago, IL; Menzie Caldwell, Jr. (Annie Ruth) of Seale, AL; Reverend John Caldwell of Birmingham, AL; a brother in-law Felix Richardson; a sister-in-law Diane Caldwell; a goddaughter, Eboni Green, two godsons; Parise Bailey and Jarrett Bailey; life-long friends Milton and Diane Bailey; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.