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Loretta Maddox

Graveside service for Mrs. Loretta Maddox, age 87 of Flintville, will be conducted Monday, August 12, 2013 at 1:00 pm in Riverview Memorial Gardens with Rev. Billy Langford officiating. Mrs. Maddox passed away Saturday at her residence.

Mrs. Maddox was a native of Dekalb Co., AL, the daughter of the late James Carl and Vora Maude Upton Chamblee. She was a teacher for many years with the Lincoln County School System and a member of the Flintville Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband Horace Maddox, son David Maddox both of Flintville, grandson Chad Maddox, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Lindall Lewis, Inez Hurtz both of Nashville, Jody Kolbe of Cumberland Furnace, TN, brothers Bill W. Chamblee of Fayetteville, Phillip E. Chamblee of Nashville.

Visitation with the family will be Monday from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Flintville Baptist Church Building Fund.

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#1 Comment By Jo dean and Lonnie Counts On August 11, 2013 @ 7:03 pm

May Gods love comfort all of you in the loss of this precious lady.

#2 Comment By Audrea Edwards On August 11, 2013 @ 8:32 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ms. Lorretta was one of my favorite teachers. Such a sweet lady who loved all of her students.
In Christian Sympathy,
Audrea Edwards

#3 Comment By Ed and connie Arno On August 11, 2013 @ 9:51 pm

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of wife and mother.

#4 Comment By Karmann Goff On August 11, 2013 @ 11:16 pm

I remember Mrs. Maddox from Highland Rim. She was a great teacher. I’m so sorry for your loss.

#5 Comment By Charlotte Jennings Forrester On August 12, 2013 @ 1:08 am

Loretta was such a sweet person and I considered a good friend. Since I have lived away for several years, I did not get to visit he as I would have liked.

#6 Comment By connie arnold On August 12, 2013 @ 2:30 am

David, chad, Mr Maddox so sorry about Mrs Maddox. She was a sweet and nice lady and a wonderful teacher. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time. Connie

#7 Comment By Mac Rogers On August 12, 2013 @ 2:46 am

Mrs. Maddox was a sweet teacher and friend to all of us. She was so sweet and concerned. I will never forget her at Highland Rim School.

#8 Comment By carolynpendergrass Mcneese On August 12, 2013 @ 12:37 pm

MR.MADDOX AND DAVID SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS .MRS LORETTA WAS SUCH A SWEET PERSON,MOTHER AND YOUR MOM DAVID USED TO VISIT EACH OTHER AND ENJOY EACH ONE COMPANY.DAVID, MEMORIES AND LOVE YOU HAVE FOR HER WILL HELP YOU. GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL. AND MRS. LORETTA WAS IT.

#9 Comment By Debbie Morris On August 12, 2013 @ 2:27 pm

Mrs. Loretta was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. The Lord has gained a sweet soul in Heaven..

#10 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On August 12, 2013 @ 2:53 pm

So sorry to learn of Mrs. Maddox’s passing. May your precious memories be of comfort to you during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Peggy Bevels

#11 Comment By Stephanie Sharp On August 12, 2013 @ 2:56 pm

To all the family of this beautiful woman. She was by far the sweetest, most caring person I had ever met. She was an angel here on earth and now God has called her back, but we were all blessed to have known her for the time he let us have her. Mrs. Maddox made me a better person and I am thankful he put her in my life. I will always be touched by her kindness, she made a huge impact on me and I am forever grateful.

#12 Comment By Julie (Mathis) Schwarz On August 12, 2013 @ 3:03 pm

Mrs. Maddox was one of my favorite teachers at Highland Rim. She was always soft spoken and a great example. I remember her speaking of Chad so many times. She was so proud and that was 35+ years ago. She placed a mark on may of her students! May your memories of her comfort you in your days ahead. My prayers are with all of her family.

#13 Comment By Polly Thomas Knox On August 12, 2013 @ 7:43 pm

Mrs. Maddox was one of my favorite teachers. She had such a kindness about her that made you feel good to be in her class. She gave me a book at the end of the school year and I was so very proud. I still have that book with her inscription. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a fine lady.

#14 Comment By Evelyn Askins Brown On August 12, 2013 @ 7:55 pm

When I was President of the Highland Rim PTA. this wonderful teacher was so supportive.

She was one of the best in many ways, and my heart goes out to all her family. May God’s Abiding Love comfort you now and in the days ahead.

#15 Comment By Sandra Stone On August 12, 2013 @ 8:05 pm

Mrs. Loretta was a special lady. She was always kind, loving, and considerate. Those who knew her will truly miss her. David, Mr. Horace and the rest of her family have lost a wonderful part of their lives. God bless you and give you peace. Remember the joy that she always spread wherever she was. Heaven has a precious new angel now.

#16 Comment By Susan House Payne On August 14, 2013 @ 2:33 am

mrs.maddox was such a kind and loving teacher. The picture of her is exactly the way I remember her. Always smiling and such a gentle spirit. She is held in my heart with very fond memories at highland rim. My deepest sympathy to your family.

#17 Comment By Dee Dee McBay Owens On August 14, 2013 @ 7:14 pm

I always called her “Aunt Lorretta”. She was an amazing lady that I respected very much. She was alway kind and caring. What wonderful and great memories I will always hold along with a special place in my heart. Unitil we meet again “Aunt Lorretta”!!

Family Info- My Father: Doug McBay; my Grandmother: Burma Chamblee McBay, sister of Maude Upton.

#18 Comment By Carmen Pirtle Breedlove On August 19, 2013 @ 6:25 pm

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Maddox. She was my 4th grade teacher many years ago at Highland Rim.

#19 Comment By Carmen Pirtle Breedlove On August 19, 2013 @ 6:25 pm

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Maddox. She was my 4th grade teacher many years ago at Highland Rim. may God be with you all during this time.

#20 Comment By connie thompson On October 4, 2013 @ 9:33 pm

aunt loretta was a sweet and kind lady! will miss her,she is watching over joe now!