Ollie Eloise “Punkin” Lee Caldwell, age 69, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026.

 Punkin was preceded in death by her father, Douglas K. Lee; her mother, Ruby Underwood; her grandson, Jonathan M. Caldwell; and her stepmother, Joan F. Lee.

 She leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband of 48 years, David Steven Caldwell; her children, Ricky J. Caldwell, Beverly (John) Terrell, Priscilla Dion, Stephen S. Caldwell, Shanna (Jack) Thompson, Brandy Boudreaux, Angela Caldwell. She is also survived by her siblings, Douglas Lee (Nermin), Lloyd Gray (Tommy), Norma (Johnny) Skidmore, Goldie Taylor, Jonathan Lee, Theresa Wooden (Larry), Shirley Balog, Mary Verrett (Gary), Brenda Hebert (Carol), Ivy Mackowiak (Stephen), Eloise Lee, and Angela Birdwell (Jeremy).

 Punkin was the proud grandmother of Chelsi (Lance) Richard, Celeste (Jeremy) Riordan, Carisa Stille, Crista Stille, Ashley (Austin), Joshua Vanslyke, Dakota (Layla) Dion, Dezurae Dion, Daylah Dion, Dayton Dion, Destiny Dion, Justin Caldwell, Hunter Caldwell, Ava Caldwell, Aaron Floris, Ava Floris, Alivia Menard, and Alex Menard. She treasured the time she spent with her family and held a special place in her heart for each of her grandchildren.

 A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Punkin enjoyed life's simple pleasures. She loved visiting the casinos, playing bingo with friends, and cruising throughout the beautiful Caribbean. Her warm spirit, sense of fun, and devotion to her family will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. Punkin was the anchor of our family.

 Punkin's legacy of love, laughter, and family will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is proud to serve the Caldwell family. www.riemannfamily.com