Dr. Mildred Witt Caudle passed away peacefully at a nursing home in Iuka, Mississippi February, 11, 2025. Dr. Caudle was born in Bellmont, Mississippi, Aug. 15, 1930 to Edward Pearl and Zelia Purvis Witt. She had five siblings, Paul, Larry, Carl (deceased), Ruth (deceased), James (deceased).
Dr. Caudle came to Athens, Alabama in the late 1940s to attend Athens College. There she met and married Ford J. Caudle who attended college on the G.I. Bill. After Mildred graduated she taught school in Limestone County at Elkmont and Clements and began work on her Master’s Degree at Vanderbilt and Peabody Colleges. After receiving her Master’s Degree she was employed by Athens College as a history professor and began work on her Doctorate Degree at the University of Alabama. She later became the head of the History Department and served in that capacity until her retirement in 1990.
Mildred was very active in Athens and throughout Alabama saving and restoring historical sites. She was instrumental in founding Athens Historical Society for preserving the historically accurate condition of Athens historical districts and homes. She was also instrumental in saving and restoring the General Joe Wheeler Plantation and home in Courtland, Alabama. She gave her time and money to this endeavor. Mildred was also involved in Athens city government and served two terms on the city council.
Services for Dr. Caudle will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Athens State University, Athens Limestone Library or a charity of your choice.
