Texarkana, Arkansas
Dorothy Sue Hollingsworth Madden, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Bailey Creek Rehab and Nursing Facility, Texarkana, Arkansas. She was born October 18, 1925, in Elkhart, Texas, to James Elbert and Verna Lee Hollingsworth. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1943 and married Darius Sherwood ?Boots? Madden on February 18, 1945.
Mrs. Madden was a true servant of God and loving mother. She assisted her husband as a faithful pastor?s wife at churches in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and California before moving to Texarkana to assist him in the A. B. A. Missions Office in 1980. She also worked for many years at J. C. Penneys.
Dorothy was married to Boots Madden for 59 years until his death in 2004. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Clements and husband, Larry, of Monticello, Arkansas; Rita Bishop and husband, Tony, of Lodi, California; and Paula Williams and husband Danny, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and a host of neices and nephews. She is also survived by two brothers, Jimmy Hollingsworth and wifeAnn, of Bogalusa, Louisiana, and Harold Hollingsworth and wife Pat, of Tyler, Texas.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 at the Texarkana, Funeral Home on Four States Fair Parkway, Texarkana, Arkansas. Dr. Roger Copeland, will officiate. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Texarkana, Texas. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to Northern Hills Baptist Church Building Fund.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at your time of loss. Have many wonderful memories of her and Bro. Boots. Sweet lady.
Bill and Terry McKellar
February 02, 2015 | Texarkana, AR
Aunt Dorothy was a wonderful Aunt! Have some great memories. We loved her.
Rosalyn and Harold Touchstone
Livingston, Texas
February 02, 2015
Love and prayers to all the family. I know the Lord is comforting you in every note & expression of love. I know you are celebrating her beautiful long life in every picture and memory of her. Her life of service as a minister's wife is a wonderful testimony she has left behind for you. I so appreciate her contributions to the ABA. Ladies Auxiliary from its beginnings. What a fine Christian example she was. Love& hugs from the Kesner girls, Beverly & Barbara
Barbara Buras
January 31, 2015 | Bismarck, AR
Many fond and wonderful memories of Sister Madden at Grace in Anaheim. Brother and Sister Madden were my first pastor and pastor's wife. My love to the "Madden" girls and their families.
Glen Pierpoint
January 30, 2015 | Blackfoot, ID
Our deepest sympathy to one of the sweetest Christian ladies I have ever known. Mrs. Dorothy will be missed by so many, but she is happy now in her home in Heaven. Our prayers are with all of you. God bless you.
Charles & Barbara Beard
January 30, 2015 | Texarkana, TX
She was a wonderful Pastor's wife and a great example of a Godly woman. She is with her Savior walking & singing praises! Praying for all of you.
David/Bobbie McCalister
January 30, 2015 | Rio Linda, CA
Sister Madden was a godly woman, and a terrific role model, wife, and mother. How happy she must be now in her heavenly home. God bless all the family, and rejoice for what God gave to you in her!!!
W. A. Dillard
January 30, 2015 | Benton, AR
May God bless all the family members and friends of Brother and Sister Madden who were greatly influenced by the couple. Thank God for Sister Dorothy who has been a great helper to us all.
Mitch and Akiko Kawahara
Michio Kawahara
January 30, 2015 | Yokohama, UM
Please, accept our deepest sympathy at the recent passing of your dear loved one into the presence of her Savior. While you sorrow at your separation, we know you also rejoice at her promotion. Our prayers and love to everyone in the Madden family. Muncy and Pat Harris, Benton, AR.
January 30, 2015