Leola-MADDOX-Obituary

Leola Weaver MADDOX

New York, Georgia

Age 72

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DIED
March 15, 2017
AGE
72
LOCATION
New York, Georgia

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MADDOX, Leola Weaver Celebration of life for Leola Weaver Maddox, wife of Attorney Alton H. Maddox, Jr. of New York will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017, 11:00 a. m. from Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Rev. Dr. Raphael Womack, pastor, Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts,...

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I want to extend my sympathy on the passing Sister Leila which I just found out two months ago at the memorial service for Bro. Bob Slade in Harlem NY.
I would like for Bro. Alton to contact me at 973 202-1490 Bro. Kareem Ali as soon as possible!

My prayer go out to the Maddox family. Mrs. Maddox RIP. My condolences to the Maddox family.

My prayer go out to the Maddox family. Mrs. Maddox RIP. My condolences to the Maddox family.

It was my privilege to work with Mrs. Maddox for many years at Teaneck High School in New Jersey. Leola was a mother in the struggle to many of the African American teachers here, and she was respected my everyone. When she worked at the high school, she was instrumental in the establishment of the African-American Center and our annual Kwanzaa celebration. Mrs. Maddox was never afraid to speak her mind or to stand up for what is right. She was compassionate and strong, tenderhearted and...

I am shocked and saddened by the knowledge of the untimely death of my Educator/Activist Friend,& Wife of Attorney Alton Maddox, LEOLA MADDOX. I am so sorry I just found out today about her passing. To Alton, his Son & loved Grandchildren, words cannot express how difficult this is to even offer my prayers & condolences,but I do for you Alton & your wonderful Family. You & Leola were there for me when I became widowed some 7 years ago now. Leola was an accomplished Educator/Librarian &...

To my sister in law Leola. My heart is still so heavy to know that you are gone. I am so glad that my husband and your girl's Nayla and Nayamiah got to be with you not knowing this was gonna happen. Nayla cries for her aunt eola as she called you all The time. Your brother Hermond is having a real hard time with your untimely passing. Thank you so much for being an amazing sister In Law that loved me and my family unconditional. Rest on until we meet again. I will never forget you and I will...

Baba Maddox,

My heartfelt condolences go out to your and your family. We will preserve her legacy by continuing the struggle for justice and to make the world a better for our future generations just like she did.

She will forever be in our mind's eyes, and in our thoughts. Our hearts go out to the family .

Sincerely,

Wendell & Anita Barrington

Ms. Maddox will be greatly missed. We are still in disbelief of her passing and wanted to be there to support Bro. Maddox and family but due to sudden certain circumstances beyond our control we are unable to attend. Our prayers are with the family. She is gone but will never be forgotten. Bro. Anthony