It’s been a year and knowing your resting peacefully is comforting 

I have so many memories of Mrs. Caudle. My world was very small but Linda entering my life made it much bigger. We would have sleep overs and her mom would fuss at us for laughing into the night (summer plans). She was firm but never mean. The Caudle home was a happy place for me. I can’t succinctly summarize all of the reasons why but they involve ravioli, French fries, a wonderland of a back yard and the first time I saw a sister stand up to her brothers. In every home I’ve ever had I’ve always had an items influenced by their home:  I’m forever grateful that I was welcomed in as a young, annoying girl and to close the circle,  Linda brought her mom to my oldest daughters wedding. I wish I had told her she  was my family too.  

Sending love to you all and Charlie I’m sorry we made you make us ravioli. 

George, Bob, Charlie, Linda,  I am so sorry to hear of you mother's passing. Mr. Caudle, pops, I pray for peace in your heart. She was an amazing woman. All of you were my second family for many years and are still very special to me. I was doing OK until I started to add this memory, now I can barely see my screen through my tears.

There is so much to say to all of you and great memories to reflect on.  I know the loss of a parent and the pain it can cause, but in time  you will be able to get through each day without sorrow. To this very day, I still talk about her egg rolls! Best I ever had and probably will ever have.

Thank you for your friendship, compassion, forgiveness, generosity, laughter, loyalty, grace, humor, discipline, humility, and great love!

Forever grateful,

Bruce Funderburk, "goose"


Auntie Keiko enjoyed "Girls time" with her nieces every time she visited in Okinawa, Japan. She was a great company to have parties, girls out, & all occasions. 

Auntie Keiko. This is me, Asahi, your favorite grandnephew! You are the coolest grand-auntie in the world! You are the one taught me how delicious the Kiss chocolates is. The Kiss chocolates are the best! I believe you would drive a fancy sports car in the Heaven and make fun of everything and every one there!  

Auntie Keiko, This is Hana, your favorite grand niece. You are always so nice to me and Thank you for taking care of me so sweetly. I will study hard to learn English to visit my grand uncle Roy and our family in the US. 






































from Chie (Keiko's nephew Hiro's wife)

Antie Keiko (Keiko obasan). We had such great memories with you. You always treated my kids so nicely. You pushed their stroller & we             walked around our neighborhood to go to eat Okinawan noodle! You were the great chef and instructed me to cook distinguished Okinawan foods, such as, Mo-i tofu (seaweads dish) & Kuzumochi (tapioca mochi). You were always happy and lively. You had a great sense of humor to make us laugh a lots! Thank you for giving us to have all great memories. We love you and you are greatly missed by us.     

I miss your surprise visit to Okinawa & called me "Hey, Hiro, I'm here in Kadena, Okinawa. Pick me up!" We all expected to have you in this year when The World Uchinanchu Festival (Okinawans from all over the world festival) would be held in Fall of 2022. We all will remember and talk about you when the World Uchinanchu festival come. I wanted to go fishing with you to catch the big fish as you always caught!    

From Your nephew: Hiro bo. 

Keiko! My beautiful younger sister. I found that I'm still waiting for your phone call from the US & want to hear your voice to call my name "My big brother, Hiroshi." Oh, Keiko, I miss you so much. I want to say Thank you to Roy and my nephews & niece & their family to take care of my sister. I am the happiest and luckiest big brother having a wonderful sister like you.  You fought a good fight. Glad you responded to my voice and I was so happy that I could tell you how I love you just before your departure from this Earth.   

Another fond memory I have of my mom was how she supported me when I was doing the math competitions. She was the one who went with me to Lenoir Rhyne and  UNC Chapel Hil for the regionals. She always pushed us to do our best in Academics and said you got a big brain so use it. 

My grandma was one of the funniest people to be around and I enjoyed spending time with her. Her kung fu skills were a force to be reckoned with. I will miss her❤️ 

As others have stated my mom loved her flowers and there were many times once I became a homeowner I would call on advice for gardening and horticulture 

From Kosuke (niece Akemi's son)

Great auntie Keiko. I still can't believe that we can't see you anymore. You are such an energic person! When I was 12, my cousin Eiichi and I visited you & uncle Roy from Japan & we had a great time. You cooked great meals for every day and I enjoyed all foods whatever you cooked ... so yummy! I have so much good memories with you. I should be energic like you always was and encourage others as you did.  Rest in peace,  my beautiful great aunt. 

Shige (Shigemasa: a husband of Keiko's oldest Okinawan niece) 

Auntie Keiko, Thank you for taking care of my son, Eiichi. He had great time with you & uncle Roy when he visited and lived in the US. You were always so wonderful to accompany with. You made every one laugh and happy. You always fed me so good by yummy stakes & BBQ. You were a great chef. I miss you so much. Rest in peace in Heaven. 

From Sachie (niece from Okinawa, Japan) 

My beloved auntie Keiko. We love you and miss you so much. You are such a significant lady and made my life richly blessed by giving numerous thoughtful advices. One of the great one is "How to love and be loved." You are such wise women I always look up for. I want to be like you!  

From Minori Tsuha (niece granddaughter from Okinawa, Japan)

Wishing you courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart forever. 

Dear Family, I will always remember Keiko fondly. She was the best mother-in-law my daughter ever could have asked for. I will certainly miss her at family gatherings. May she Rest In Peace.
Sue Fosse

I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Caudle family. Love & prayers - Heather Harkey Barnett (Linda’s college roommate)

OBITUARY

Keiko Miyazato Caudle

28 December, 1942 – 16 June, 2022

Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory

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