FRANKLIN - Carol Maddox, 78, passed away on Monday March 9, 2020 at her residence with her loving husband of 32 years, Gerald Maddox, by her side.
She was born in Hartfield, Wisconsin to the late Howard and Delie Schmitt. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that allowed her to win the hearts and trust of many.
She enjoyed being outdoors on picnics with family and friends, baking, crafting and gardening.
Carol was a member of Rose Creek Baptist Church, where she loved to be an active participant in many functions, but most importantly, she enjoyed sharing her faith with other members. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her during her struggles and ultimately gave her peace.
Her smile and laughter will be dearly missed by her loved ones and many friends who now celebrate the fact that she is with her creator.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents Howard and Delie Schmitt, and a son Brandon “Big B” Maddox.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Maddox of Franklin; two daughters, Terri Zuber of Cedar Bluff, Alabama and Jodi Bishop of Cedar Bluff, Alabama; a son, Tim Maddox of Okeechobee, Florida; a granddaughter, Brandie Lee of Cedar Bluff; two grandsons, Timothy Madoxx of Okeechobee and Brian Zuber of Cedar Bluff; a great-granddaughter, Alli “Cat” Hawthorne, of Cedar Bluff; a great-grandson, Noah “Nono” Hawthorne, of Cedar Bluff; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13 in the chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Morris Tippett officiating. Visitation was prior to the service. Burial followed in the Iotla Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her “Franklin Grandsons,” Cody Viar, Jimmy Williamson, Aaron Coin, Jessee Stahl, Dalton Rigdon and Mark Corbin.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Maddox family. Condolences can be made at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com