Charlotte Diane Caufield, 65, of Odessa passed away on August 15, 2026, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Northside Baptist Church with Bishop G.T. Garnett of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Charlotte “Big Momma” Caufield was born in McGregor, Tx to L.A. Caufield and Earnestine Smith on July 14, 1961. She attended Ector High School before she became a full-time caretaker for her siblings. She was married to Melvis Pride Sr. for 47 years. She worked as a custodian for ECISD for close to 40 years.

Big Momma is preceded in death by her parents L.A. Caufield & Earnestine Smith, her siblings; Charles Caufield, Angeline “Cookie” Guyton, David Guyton, Debra Ward, and her niece Sherell Caufield Watkins.

Big Momma is survived by her husband, Melvis Pride Sr., children; Tony and Tasha Caufield, La’Kesha Caufield, Melissa Pride, Melvis and Santana Pride; siblings; Joyce Caufield Williams, L.A and Petelia Caufield, Lashirl Caufield, Michael Caufield, Nick and Melody Caufield; 14 Grandkids; A.J, Isacc, Brashae, Mia, Breona, Jamal, Jordyn, Jathyn, Bra’Dyn, Azrielle, Felicity, Jaiah, Zimra and Varrien, 1 great grandson, Atticus “Gus” and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Pride Jr., Dwight Randolph Jr., Lavorick Williams, Geremy Willard, L.A. “June” Caufield, and Eric Williams.

Charlotte was everyone's "Big Momma." If you were lucky enough to walk through her front door, you knew you were going to leave with a full stomach and probably dessert, too. She loved having people over and made sure everyone felt welcomed and loved. Kids held a special place in her heart, and she never missed a chance to support them in whatever they were doing. Whether it was a ballgame, school event, or activity, she was always there cheering them on, especially when it came to her beloved Permian Panthers.

Family was everything to Charlotte. She loved getting everyone together and was always the first to volunteer to cook for any gathering. She showed her love through her food, and her chicken casserole was a favorite that all the grandkids looked forward to at birthday parties. When she was not spending time with family, she enjoyed playing Bingo, taking trips to WinStar, and trying her luck at getting her match. More than anything, she loved being surrounded by the people she loved. Her home, her cooking, her laughter, and her big heart created countless memories that her family and friends will cherish forever.