Anita Ruth Madison

Due to COVID-19 risks there will be a private graveside service for Mrs. Madison on Friday, January 29, at 1:00 p.m. at Ridgecrest Cemetery, Jackson, Tennessee with Pastor Don Thrasher officiating.

She was born on April 21, 1925 in White Cloud, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Eva Knight Bomley. Anita graduated from Everest High School, Everest, Kansas in 1943 and taught school two years during World War II. She later worked at Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City, Missouri until her marriage.

On June 23, 1946 she married Hubert L. Madison at Everest, Kansas. They were married for more than 64 years. During their marriage they lived in Kansas, Missouri and Ohio and in 1965 moved to Jackson, Tennessee with Rockwell International. She worked ten years at First National Bank, and was an active member of Northside Church. After retirement, they enjoyed traveling in their RV to every state and visiting family.

Survivors include her son, John Madison and wife Debbie of Indianapolis, Indiana; daughter Marianne Madison Ferguson and husband Tom of Jackson; two grandchildren, Halah Ferguson Ciafardini, husband Marc of Richardson, Texas, Diana Madison Suzo, husband John of Westfield, Indiana, and four great-grandchildren, Lorelai, Harper and Vaida Suzo and Olivia Ciafardini; two step grandchildren, Tommy Ferguson Jr. (Cathy), and Shelby Ferguson; and four step great-grandsons all of Jackson. She also leaves nieces, Jean Hossfeld and Jacki Pederson and a number of great nieces, nephews and cousins who were very dear to her.

In February 2011, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert and in August 2013 by her only sister, Virginia Pederson.

Memorials may be sent to Northside Church or charity of your choice.