Suzanne Caldwell Labry, a beloved daughter of Humboldt and cherished member of the Caldwell family, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 26, 2026, surrounded by love.

Born September 1, 1937, in Humboldt, Tennessee, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Benjamin Hubbard Caldwell Sr. and Thelma Jackson Caldwell, a family deeply rooted in the history and heart of Gibson County. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dr. Benjamin Hubbard Caldwell Jr.; and her sister, Sylvia Caldwell Hills.

She is survived by her children, whom she always said, with complete conviction and an all-knowing smile, were "all perfect": Sylvia Caldwell Labry Roberts (Jeffrey Stone); Edward Allison Labry Jr. (Kim Labry); Margaret Caldwell Hoyt (Mary K. Pollard); and Benjamin Caldwell Scott Labry (Lynn Hodurski Labry); her grandchildren, Margaret Bradford Roberts, Holly Herndon Labry, James Austin Hoyt Jr. {Blair}, Richardson Marshall Roberts Jr. {Katie}, Allison Lucile Labry {Shawn}, Mary Caldwell Jacobs Labry, Lauren Halter Labry, Benjamin Caldwell Scott Labry Jr., and Margaux Suzanne Labry; and her great-grandchildren, Roman Motley Roberts, Kathryn Caldwell Hoyt, and Ralph James Roberts.

In her early years, Suzanne shared a devoted marriage with Edward Allison Labry, with whom she built her family and began the chapter she treasured most, motherhood. Though their marriage later ended, their shared love for their children remained a defining bond. Mr. Labry preceded her in death.

A lifelong resident of Humboldt, Suzanne carried forward her family's heritage with a spirit that was vivacious, larger than life, and a force of love to be reckoned with. She loved her hometown fiercely and believed deeply in protecting what she held dear. Her interest in preserving the historic church on Main Street was widely known, and she remained steadfast in that commitment. Let's just say no bulldozer was going to stop her.

Beautiful inside and out, she was awarded the local title of Hostess Princess in 1954 during the 17th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, a recognition that spoke to both her gracious spirit and her deep love for her community. The Strawberry Festival always remained especially dear to her heart. She delighted in creating many award-winning floats alongside her lifelong friends, pouring creativity into each celebration.

She was also honored as Miss Congeniality in the Tennessee beauty pageant, a distinction that captured the extraordinary warmth she brought to everyone she met.

She was a heartfelt and devoted member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Alabama, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1958, and remained a proud Kappa throughout her life. During her time at Alabama, she was voted Miss Bama, revealing the same charm and grace that left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She had a special talent for recruiting nearly every eligible young woman she met, especially within her family and across the South, to pledge Kappa, and would break into the Kappa Song in a heartbeat!

Suzanne believed deeply in prayer and in the strength of a community united in faith. During the Iran hostage crisis, she organized a yellow ribbon initiative that brought neighbors together in hope and steadfast intercession, spreading from Tennessee to communities nationwide and reflecting her conviction that God hears the prayers of His people.

Suzanne's legacy is that of someone who loved her family fiercely, was an extraordinary and devoted friend, and created a life filled with laughter and joy. Her phone line was open day or night to anyone in need, and she had a remarkable way of making every person feel uniquely cherished and truly seen. She poured into people's lives, never giving up on them because she trusted that with God all things were possible.

Although she never held a law degree, she often served as an unofficial public defender to those who had been arrested, going to any length to help the people she loved. She gave the local bail bondsman a run for his money.

Those who knew Suzanne will remember how she made them feel and the imprint she left on their hearts. Her energy and adorable personality filled every room, her loyalty never wavered, and her belief in what could be accomplished was contagious. A marvelous and steadfast confidant to family and dear friends alike, she was someone people could count on through every season of life. Humboldt will remember her as someone who did not simply live in the town but helped shape it and left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Her love for God and her fierce love for her family were among the greatest treasures of her life. She carried a deep peace in knowing that our lives are eternal in God's Kingdom and forever anchored in His love, and that through Jesus, hope lives on in our hearts. All who knew Mammie knew she longed for the day she would enter the pearly gates and be reunited with her Daddy for eternity.

The Labry family extends special thanks to Mammie's devoted caregivers and medical team, whose faithfulness sustained her through the years. Her extraordinary hospice nurse, Lisa Riggins, cared for her with unwavering compassion for more than four years, a gift the family will always cherish. God bless you, Lisa.

Deep gratitude is also extended to Georgia Blackburn, the steady captain who guided Mammie's ship, and to Cheryl and Shervonne Fuller, now reunited with her in Heaven as Shervonne would say, "This is where the party is."

The family is also deeply thankful for the many caregivers who surrounded her with utmost care and dignity: Stephanie Rigsby, Jenitha Brown, Tameka Morgan, Courtney Henning, Lakeshia Miller, Gloria Brown, and Kay Boykin. We could not have walked this journey without you.

Mammie loved you all dearly.

To everyone who touched Mammie's life during this difficult season beginning August 27, 2019, thank you. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Mammie's life is a testimony of love and unwavering faith, a legacy that will continue to bloom in all who knew her.

1 Corinthians 13:13:

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." The only thing left to say, in true Mammie fashion, is "Roll Tide Roll."

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle & West Tennessee, Gibson County Backpack & Mobile Pantry Programs of Humboldt, a cause close to her heart.

SERVICES: A service to honor the life of Suzanne will be held Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Magnolia Manor and Chapel, 1424 E. Main St, Humboldt, TN. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. prior to the service.