Sibyl Inez Maddox, known as Mamaw to most, was reunited with Clifford Alexander Maddox, her husband of 65 years, in heaven on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 12:01am. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.
Sibyl was born on October 8, 1917 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a life long Arkansan and avid Razorback fan that loved to cook, entertain, play scrabble, solve cryptoquotes and most of all spend time with family. Sibyl had a strong faith and was an active member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and Family Church Bryant.
She worked at the Arkansas Highway Department and in retirement served as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Retirees Association from 1983 to 2002. Sibyl was a dedicated member of the Back of the Bus Razorbacks Club and the Federation of Women’s Clubs. She was also active in the American Business Women’s Association for more than 50 years and was proud to be named the Women of the Year numerous times.
Sibyl’s favorite decade was the 1930’s. She married C.A, the love of her life, on October 28, 1934, and became a mother of three beautiful children. Family was considered her greatest life achievement. She built a legacy with her love and taught us to live life to the fullest.
She is survived by three children — Pat Richardson, Bob Maddox [Bonita Maddox] and Sandra Skyrme-Cheney [Kip Cheney]; eight grandchildren - Shawna Downing-Reed, Kimberly Skyrme, Suzanne Maddox-Norwood, Ashley Skyrme-Webner, Amy Maddox-Cypert, Brooke Skyrme-LaCaria, Jeffrey Richardson and James Robert Maddox Jr.; nine great grandchildren — Clint Maddox, Sarah Beth Norwood-Rome, Kelsey Reed, Emily Norwood, Maddox Webner, Grace Webner, Alexandra LaCaria, Peyton Maddox, and Jenna Richardson; and three great-great grandchildren — Rylee Maddox, Daxton Stephens and another Great-Great Grandchild on the way.
Sibyl had a wonderful personality and an amazing smile that would light up the world.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Governor of Arkansas has issued directives that face coverings must be worn and social distancing be observed; indoor events held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth are limited to 50 in attendance due to the directive until further notice.
Visitation:
Thursday, June 18, 2020
6:00pm-8:00pm
Griffin, Leggett Healy & Roth Funeral Home
5800 W 12th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204
Funeral Service:
Friday, June 19, 2020
10:00am
Family Church Bryant
21815 I-30 Frontage Road
Bryant, AR. 72022
Grave Site Service:
Friday, June 19, 2020 immediately following funeral service
Arkansas Memorial Gardens
8507 Hwy 161,
North Little Rock, AR. 72117
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