Mary Maddox

There is an open gate at the end of the road, through which each must go alone, and there is a light we cannot see, Our Father claims his own. Mary Lou was born on October 14, 1925 in Knights, Kentucky. She departed this life on June 3, 2009. She was born to the union of the late Arch M. Jones and Allie M. Jones. She was the fifth child of six children born to this union. She was preceded in death by her brothers Walter and Mackie Jones and Sisters Jacqueline Butler and Imogene Chapman. Her sister Elizabeth Caldwell-Walker remains steadfast and by her side. Mary Lou confessed a faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Knights, Kentucky. She moved to Toledo, Ohio in 1946 and united with the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church where she was a very active and devoted member. She was the president of No. 2 Usher Board for many years. She was also a member of the Eastern Stars serving as the Worthy Matron of Electra Chapter #24, Order of the Eastern Stars. Through the years she was a member of many organizations including the National Association of Colored Women’s Club, Inc., the Zelma Watson Charity Club, and FDCA. In 1947 Mary Lou married Lee T. Maddox Jr., to this union three children were born; Patricia, Donald and Constance. They all preceded her in death. For twenty years Mary Lou was a District Sales Manager for Avon Products where she retired in 1988. She was initiated into the Avon Hall of Fame, which is given to employees who are recognized as one of Avon’s outstanding sales professionals. This is the highest honor available. Her picture is prominently displayed in a special area of the world headquarters in New York. Mary Lou loved people and always wore a smile. She was an inspiration to all of her family and friends. She leaves to mourn her passing husband Lee Thomas Jr., sister Elizabeth Caldwell-Walker, devoted grandson Myron Duarte and his wife Nicole Duhart, three loving great grandchildren, Dannie, Myranda, and Mycala Duhart, nieces Mary Elizabeth, Jacqueline, Theresa, nephews Arlington and Ovett, other relatives and dear friends. Visitation will be 3-6p.m. Wednesday followed by wake service from 6-8p.m. Eastern Star rites at 7p.m. at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service 11a.m. Thursday at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Rev. Cedric Brock officiant burial Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com