Alta Thelma

Maddox

Alta Thelma Maddox daughter of the late Nancy Burke Marlow and George Washington Marlow was born in Polk County, Arkansas, on November 14, 1921. She departed this life at Southeast Hospital in Ellington, Missouri, on March 16, 2014, at the age of 92.

On May 3, 1941 in Kennett, Missouri, Alta was united in marriage to Sherman Jeff Maddox and to this union six children were born. Alta's hobbies included sewing, traveling, reading, playing cards, dancing and taking care of her flowers. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Alta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three daughters, Viola Nan McClanahan, Lucinel Burkhead, Sharon K. Maddox, one great-grandchild, two brothers, Dolan and Calvin Marlow, four sisters, Erma Causey, Lucy Meese, Effie Smith and Irene Marrow.

Alta is survived by one son, Richard Maddox of Pacific, MO, two daughters, Patricia Wilkes and husband Ralph of Reynolds, MO, Kathy Maddox of Pacific, MO, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, C.R. Marlow of Springdale, AR. Alta will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Tues. March 18 ^th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Wed. March 19 ^th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri


Minister: Brent Reed         Burial: Committal service at Wood Lawn Cemetery, Campbell, MO, 3:00 PM with Pastor John McFarland officiating.



Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri