Lauren Marie Caldwell
Feb 18, 1965 - Apr 20, 2025February 18, 1965 - April 20, 2025
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Lauren Marie Caldwell
Feb 18, 1965 - Apr 20, 2025February 18, 1965 - April 20, 2025
Place of birth
Portsmouth, VA
Most recently lived in
Lynchburg, VA
Lauren's favorite hobbies
Fishing, Cooking, Taking care of her chickens and collecting frogs and pineapples.
Lauren's favorite foods
She loved spaghetti and sushi and a crisp ginger ale.
Favorite bands and musical artists
Lauren loved all kinds of music from Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac to Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa. Aerosmith, Journey to Limp Bizkit. Her Playlist was diverse to say the least.
Interesting facts about Lauren
Cooking for people was one of her love languages. She had the largest collection of frogs in all shapes and sizes.
Lauren loved nothing more than
Spending time with her grandchildren. Fishing, cooking, spending time with her longtime fiancée Harold and taking care of her chickens. Her chihuahuas Lou and Faith.
Favorite place in the world
The Shannendoah National Forest. Lauren loved camping and tubing down the river jamming to her music.
Obituary
Lauren Marie Caldwell (Lane)
February 18, 1965 – April 20, 2025
Lauren Marie Caldwell, born February 18, 1965, in Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home in Lynchburg, Virginia, on April 20, 2025.
Lauren was a woman of strength, creativity, and deep love for her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Rodney Caldwell; her son, Zachary Caldwell; and her grandson, Beau Cagle. Though her heart knew great loss, Lauren continued to live with purpose, humor, and resilience.
She leaves behind her loving daughter, Amanda (and husband Justin Cagle), and her grandchildren; Seth, Nico, Sky, Ace, Harper, Hudsyn and Dallas. As well as another cherished grandchild, Christian Caldwell. Lauren's devotion to her family was the center of her world.
In 2015, Lauren met her fiancée, Harold. They enjoyed many years together raising chickens, growing gardens, and spending quality nights appreciating the peace and quiet of country living. Over the years, Lauren grew relationships with Harold's children as well, who came to love and respect her, affectionately calling her LaLa, as many did.
For several years, Lauren was dedicated and driven in her work at J.Crew in Lynchburg, where she was respected and admired by colleagues. Outside of work, she found joy in the simple and meaningful things—tending to her chickens, collecting frogs and pineapples, cooking creative new dishes, and surrounding herself with music. Her creativity touched every part of her life, and her vibrant personality made her unforgettable.
A funeral service to celebrate Lauren's life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Loving Funeral Home in Portsmouth, Virginia. Following the service, family and friends are warmly invited to Amanda’s home for food, drinks, music, and shared memories of Lauren.
LaLa's legacy of resilience, love, and creativity lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
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Funeral
Lauren's service will be at Loving Funeral Home at 11:00 o'clock am on Saturday May 31st 2025.
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Born on February 18, 1965
Portsmouth, VA
Passed away on April 20, 2025
Lynchburg, VA