Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc. | Clearwater, FL

Obituary For Elzine Maddox

“On Sunday February 7, 2021, Evangelist Elzine Halstead Maddox got her wings and went home to be with her Lord. She was 91 years old. Evangelist Maddox gave her life to the Lord at 12 years old and was a life long member of the Church In Christ Written in Heaven.

Born in Elba, AL on April 23, 1929 to the late Rachel Lee and Bishop Rosslemar Halstead she was the oldest of their 4 children and was the last living. She was married early in life to the Calvin Dixon and later in life to Lorenza Maddox, both preceded her in death.

She was well known throughout North Florida for her gospel singing and piano playing ability. She formed the Gospel Echos singing group and they opened for such legendry artists as Shirley Ceasar and The Caravans. Additionally she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistance at Panama Nursing Home and several hospitals in the Panama City, Florida area.

Evangelist Maddox is survived by daughter Gloria Campbell (Bill) , sons Calvin Dixon Jr., Dale Dixon ( Janice) Ray Dixon (Brenda) , and Robert Washington ( Carolena). Grand children: Calvin Dixon III (Crystal), Kizzy Mayfield, Anthony Joiner, Dale Dixon Jr. (Nity) Kimberly Brown (Rashad), Joshua Dixon, Kisha Fields, Leroy Fields Jr., Delisha Dixon Jones (Mario), Robert Washington III, Krystal Campbell, Brittany Fields, Ryan Washington, Alisa Pettermon (Gerald), 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Wake will be held on Friday (February 19) at Mt. Zion UMC, 2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL from 5 pm to 7 pm. Graveside services will be held on Saturday (February 20), 11:00 am at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Live Stream @ Smith-Young's Funeral Home Inc).

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Guest Book

My heart goes out to the family. Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time." "Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort.I hope you ( Robert)know I'm here for you during this time of sorrow. I know how you feel because I just lost my mother as you know and you were there for us. Please accept my warmest condolences. Love you Carlet 😇

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I love you Auntie words cannot explain how I feel I thank you for the time we shared and you will be missed dearly. Love always Your Nephew, Keith Roberts

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Condolences to the family of Momma Maddox. May she rest in peace free from the pain and cares of this world. Love from The Perry & Ward Families

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The Rutledge, Mobley and Young Family via the words of this song "May the work I've done speak for Me, May the work I've done and now that I'm resting in my grave, There's nothing more to be said; May work I've done speak for me." Maddox's, Washington's , Dixon and Campbell's family our heavenly Father saw the hills were to hard to climb and road was rough and He summon Momma Elzine to that perfect peace that surpasses all of understanding. God's Blessing on and to all.

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To the family of Evangelist Elzine my name is Elaine Foster and my oldest brother MacAuthur Hairston introduced me to Sister Elzine over the telephone but she knew him for many years when he was in the air force he use to play the piano for a group she sang in we talked a lot on the phone about how she loved to sing and her affection for my brother she called him Hairston.I know he loved her very much I felt that same love just talking to her on the phone she had such a sweet spirit she always talked about the goodness of the Lord.We will miss hearing her voice but rejoice that she has fought the good fight she has finished the race she has kept the faith now there is in store for her the crown of righteousness,which the Lord the righteous judge will award her on that day.With Love The Hairston Family Martinsville,Virginia

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- Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc. | Clearwater, FL