Madge was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She married the love of her life, Joe Dean, in Weatherford, Texas in 1948. Madge started her career at Cream Lures in packaging, then moved on to Carrier where she retired. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and tending to her flowers. Madge loved gospel music, and going to church, but above all, she was passionate about her loving family.
Madge is survived by her children, Gene and wife Pam, Sue and husband Frank, Joel and wife Martha, Jack and wife Marcy, Lance and wife Sheri, J.C., and Lawrence and wife Kathy; sister, Carol Baker; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Madge is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe Eugene Dean; grandchild, Matt Dean; and daughter-in-law, Terry Dean.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Madge's memory may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701 US, https://www.hospiceofeasttexas.org.
A time of visitation for Madge will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm, followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Tyler Memorial Funeral Home.
