Mrs. Laverne Louise Johnson Maddox

September 10, 1928 - September 28, 2017

Laverne Louise (Johnson) Maddox was born on September 10, 1928, in Jacksonville, FL. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 28, 2017. Laverne exemplified Proverbs 31:28-31 by being a dedicated pastor's wife of 70 plus years, a beloved mother and grandmother, cherished friend and steadfast mentor. Always ready with a warm hug, kind word and genuine smile, Laverne brightened the lives of those around her whether they be 1 or 101 years of age. She was unwavering in her love and service to God, her church, her family and her friends. She was treasured by many and her shining example will live on for generations to come. Laverne was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph B. and Nora Dedge Johnson; husband, George L. Maddox; sister, Dorothy Hunt and great-granddaughter, Brittney Cherubini. Laverne is survived by her two children: Joe Maddox and wife Debbie, Pat Davis and husband Jimmy; seven grandchildren: Shannon Myers and husband James, Michelle Harlow and husband Bryan, Joe Maddox and wife Sabrina, James Davis and Denise Withers, Erin Patten and husband Curtis, Kit and Jennifer Maddox and Scotty Smitherman; ten great-grandchildren: Garrett, Taryn, Ryleigh, Peighton, Madeline, Jimmy, Ryan and Sarah, Scout, James and Jordan and two great-great-grandchildren: Colton and Cora. Laverne is also survived by her sister, Jacqueline McDuffie and husband George as well as other special family members; Wayne and Estrella Tanner, Sandra and Douglas Dupont, and Linda Maddox. Funeral services for Mrs. Maddox will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2017, in the chapel of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Maddox officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Kit Maddox, James Maddox, Joe Maddox, Ryan Maddox, Jimmy Cherubini, and Garrett Maddox. Honorary pallbearers will be James Davis, Curtis Patten, and Bryan Harlow. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.