Loretta (Laurie) Ann Maddox (McDonald)

Loretta (Laurie) Ann Maddox (McDonald), of Springfield, IL, and Carlinville, IL, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, at her home with her loving husband by her side. Laurie, daughter of Walter Barrett and Evelyn Quigley McDonald, was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 12, 1947.

Laurie was the eldest of six children. She grew up in Chicago before moving to Springfield in 1959. Laurie graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1965. She met her beloved husband, Cress, while in high school. They married on January 21, 1967, in Springfield, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Laurie started her own business, Capitol Services, in 1985. In 1990, Laurie and Cress bought Maintenance Supply Corporation. They still own and operate Maintenance Supply Corporation and MASCO Packaging and Industrial Supply, where they worked together for over 36 years. Laurie also worked at Springfield Public School District 186. Laurie volunteered at the Springfield YMCA, where she was the first female “Big Boss” selected to run the membership campaign. She also volunteered at King’s Daughters Organization, Springfield Art Association, Junior League of Springfield, PEO, and was a member at Westminster Presbyterian Church and Illini Country Club.

Laurie was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law, Arlowyne Maddox Pursell; and father-in-law, Cress (Bud) Maddox.

She is survived by her husband, Cress; daughters, Jennifer Wagner, Amanda Kurmann, Sarah Graham, and Jessica Hemenway (John); son, Cress Maddox (Felicia); grandchildren, Madeline, Cressa, Sarah, Barrett, Ella, Clayton, William, Carter, Charlie, Jack, Katherine, Owen, Adaline, Cress, Dominik, and Breccan; sister, Corrine McDonald; brothers, John McDonald, Tim McDonald, Dan McDonald, and Tom McDonald.

Laurie loved her life. She adored her husband and loved being a mother to her children. Her pride and joy were her sixteen grandchildren. She was very close to all of them and so proud of their accomplishments. She and Cress spent much of their free time at their treasured farm, “The Land”. Her favorite pastime was watching her kids and grandchildren play their many sports. She loved the outdoors and walking and running in Washington Park. In her younger days, she completed three Chicago marathons. Laurie is famous for her Sunday night dinners where all the family would gather, and most times friends of her kids and grandchildren would join the family too. The Maddox house was always open, and Laurie welcomed everyone with open arms.

Laurie was not only blessed with a close-knit family but blessed with many close friends whom she adored. Laurie will always be remembered for her kind and generous heart, ability to play games with her grandchildren during the holidays, her amazing cooking skills, and her beautifully decorated house. She is deeply loved and will be fiercely missed.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home - Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.

Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home in Springfield with Rev. Jeff Grant officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield School Public District #186 Foundation, 1900 West Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704 or Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL 62626.