Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky
Jun 10, 1949 – Jun 26, 2020
Mildred Jean Maddox Darnell, 71, wife of 49 years to Ricky Darnell, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born June 10, 1949 in Anderson County, KY, Mildred was the daughter of the late George Gilbert Maddox and Dorothy Alice Drury Maddox.
Along with her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by a grandson, Cpl. Timothy Dale Lewis, and three sisters, Georgia B. Goodlett, Mary Josephine Maddox, and Shirley Wolfe.
Mildred formerly worked at Tacaco in Midway, Texas Instruments in Versailles, and Florida Tile in Lawrenceburg. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and in years past enjoyed bowling. One of her greatest loves was her grandkids and spending time with family.
Including her husband, Mildred is survived by her daughters, Julie Cox (husband James) Coubert of Lawrenceburg, Joie Ruth Cox (David) Lyons of Harrodsburg, and Jaqueline Lane Cox Evans of Lawrenceburg; her grandchildren, Matthew Lee Lewis, Christopher Cox, Hope Cox, Joshua Hellard, E.J. Dearinger, Faith Dearinger, Jackie “Bo” Dearinger, Justin Barnette, Jacob Barnette, and Joseph Barnette; several great grandchildren; her sisters and brother, Edith (husband Chris) Richardson, John Gilbert (wife Shirley) Maddox, Betty Sue (husband William “Dub”) Barnett, Elaine Spicer, S. Marie (husband Allen) Hellard, all of Lawrenceburg; and two brothers-in-law, Ronnie Wolfe and Robert Goodlett.
Visitation will be 11 am – 1 pm Thursday, July 2nd followed by the service beginning at 1:00 pm Thursday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Pastor Ronnie Wolfe will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Alton Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Matt Lewis, Jacob Barnette, Joseph Barnette, Justin Barnette, Josh Hellard, and Chris Cox.
To abide by the regulations set forth by the State of Kentucky effective June 20, 2020, fifty (50%) occupancy of the funeral home will be in practice and everyone is asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing for all who attend. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
Read MoreMildred was a long time friend who Gayle & I loved dearly. She brought us so much joy and was a household name with us and Becky and Jeremy. We all are thinking of Rick & Family.
David Howard
July 07, 2020 | Versailles, KY | Family
Remembered By
David Howard
July 07, 2020 | Versailles, KY | Friend
Marie I'm so sorry to hear about Mildred. I loved her she was the best.
Jennifer Shouse
July 02, 2020 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
Marie I am so sorry for your loss. I loved her she was the greatest!!!
Jennifer Shouse
July 02, 2020 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
We had so much fun growing up. The many times we walked home from school at Marlowe after a piano lesson. I think about our childhood a lot.
May God watch over each of you.
Linda Shouse
July 02, 2020 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
So sorry to hear of Mildreds passing. We were both graduates of Anderson Co. High School-Class of 1967. Had not Seen her since then. R.I.P. Mildred. Prayers for her family.
Linda Gudgel Finnell
June 30, 2020 | Versailles
Go rest high on that mountain Mildred.
Kelley Shramm
June 29, 2020 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Acquaintance
I lived across the street from Mildred for many years and my aunt was her neighbor. We had many talks and laughs together. Some of her grandbabies I had in preschool. She will be missed. RIP beautiful lady.❤
Kelley Shramm
June 29, 2020 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Acquaintance
So very sorry for the loss of Mildred. Lots of loving memories for all of you we are sure. Sending prayers of peace and comfort.
Garrett Franklin and Members New Life Christian Fellowship Church
June 28, 2020 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend