Mrs. Odessa Ratliff Caldwell, 93, of Pageland, SC passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her home while surrounded by her family. Mrs. Odessa Caldwell was born on November 18, 1926 in Ruby, South Carolina to the late George Washington Ratliff and Eliza Jane Polson Ratliff. She is predeceased by her husband, Aaron C. Caldwell; daughter, Patricia "Patt" Watts Brown, and her sister, Sarah Jordan. She was the owner of Odessa's Bake Shop and her and her husband owned Pageland Concrete and Pipe. Odessa was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Pageland, SC. She loved to cook and bake goods. Odessa was a family person, especially spending time with her great grandchildren. You could always find her in her yard, especially decorating the yard for the holidays. She loved to go to the beach and auctions to find a good deal. Odessa was the type of person that loved to help other people and playing solitaire. You could always find her at the Woodman of the World & Farm Bureau meetings. Mrs. Odessa Caldwell is survived by her step-daughters, Brenda C. Walker (Gene) and Jenell Caldwell all of Pageland, SC; step-sons, Randel Caldwell of Pageland, SC and Robbie Caldwell (Nora)of Clemson, SC; son-in-law, Allen R. Brown Jr. of Pageland, SC; brother, Robert Ratliff (Elizabeth) of Marshville, NC; nephew, Rodney Ratliff (Sheila) of Marshville, NC; nieces, Ann Lyles of Concord, NC and Gail Ratliff of Marshville, NC; grandchildren, Amanda Carey (Gordon) of Clovis, New Mexico and Allen R. Brown, III of Erwin, NC, and great-grandchildren, Tyler Carey, Katrina Carey, Natalie Carey, Jacob Carey, and Allen R. Brown IV. The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Baumgartner Funeral Home, 708 W. McGregor St., Pageland, SC 29728. There will be a Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 3:00 PM on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Providence Baptist Church, 232 Providence Church Road, Pageland, SC 29728 with Dr. Roger Wall presiding. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park of Pageland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 232 Providence Church Road, Pageland, SC 29728 or Regency SouthernCare Hospice, Attn: Grace Hospice Foundation, 205 E. Main St. Chesterfield, SC 29709. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Caldwell family. Previous Events Visitation DEC 29. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (ET) Baumgartner Funeral Home 708 West McGregor Street Pageland, SC 29728 suttonfh@shtc.net https://www.baumgartnerfh.com Loading map Service DEC 30. 3:00 PM (ET) Providence Baptist Church 232 Providence Church Road Pageland, SC 29728 Loading map