Mrs. Ruth Morris Maddox

Mrs. Maddox was a native of Barrow County. She retired from Carwood Manufacturing Plant where she was a seamstress with over 36 years of service. She enjoyed working in her garden, pickin’ pecans from her pecan grove at her home, and most importantly spending time with her family. She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren dearly.

Mrs. Maddox is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Mr. Alton Jerome Maddox, Sr.; parents, Grady R. and Jodie Tanner Morris; and, brothers, Leon H., Clinton, and Earnest H. Morris.

Mrs. Maddox is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Alton Jerome (Melanie) Maddox Jr. of Winder and Grady Ray (Melynda) Maddox of Winder; five grandchildren, Jessica Annie –Ruth Mackey, Savannah Jodie Maddox, Hunter Dennis Jerome Maddox, Jacob Ray Maddox, and Dalton Ray Maddox all of Winder; and three great grandchildren, Ryder Cruze Mackey, Carolina Faye Mackey, and Remington Kaine Barnette all of Winder.

The funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Ruth Morris Maddox will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Ronnie Healen and Mr. Steve “Bo” Roberts officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday evening, November 12, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home.

The family of Mrs. Ruth Maddox would like to offer their sincerest appreciation to Walden’s Cove Personal Care Home in Jefferson, Georgia for their love and care that the entire staff provided for her. We will forever be grateful for the friendship and love shown to her and our family.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.