Alena Nora Romano Caldwell

February 18, 1928 - July 19, 2021

Bluefield, WV- Alena Nora Romano Caldwell, 93, of Bluefield, WV, died Monday July 19, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born February 18, 1928 in Herndon, WV, she was the daughter of the late Domenic Romano and Carrie Banks Romano. Mrs. Caldwell was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School and Beaver High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Concord University and pursued a Master’s Degree at West Virginia University. She taught at schools in Beckley, WV, Charleston, WV, and retired after teaching for 23 years in Mercer County. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, was past President and Vice President of the Lioness Club, and was a member of Bluefield Country Club and Bluefield Elks Club. She was on the Board of Trustees with the Sons of Italy, was a member of the Pioneer Club, and St. Anne’s Alter Society. Mrs. Caldwell was also a member of Concord Alumni Association, Metropolitan Dinner Club, and the Community Concert Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, L.C. “Corky” Caldwell; sisters, Velma Kathleen, and “Mimi” Rose Amelia; and brother, Joseph Vincent. Survivors include her children, Mark Caldwell and Sherilyn Beth Hash; grandchildren, Lesley Alena Caldwell, Lydia Beth Hash, and Adam Hash; and cat companions, Gorby and Nino. A graveside service will be held on Monday July 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Father Sebastian Devasya officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Food Pantry, P.O. Box 608, Bluefield, WV 24701, or to Those Who Served War Museum, 1500 West Main Street, Princeton, WV 24740. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Alena Nora Romano Caldwell.