Claudine Maddox Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Claudine Maddox

Mrs. Earsley Claudine Huddleston Maddox, 88, formerly of Shelby, NC passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on June 27, 1932 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Jonas Huddleston and the late Lizzie McBrayer Huddleston.

Claudine was blessed to have met her future forever husband, James Edward Maddox, Jr, at the early age of 5. They grew up together before marrying on July 6, 1952. “Deeks” as she was affectionately called by her loving husband of 68 ½ years. She was a long standing member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church where she often sang and played hymns. Additionally, she served as a Sunday School teacher, organist/pianist for the youth and adult choirs. She often taught others how to play the piano and for many years, Claudine was a missionary member and a leader for the4H club.

Claudine was a talented woman. Working 15 years for Fiber Industries and was a dietician at the Camp School. Cooking, canning, sewing, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, macramé, and gardening were some of her many talents. During her downtime you would often findher completing countless pages of word find puzzles. Her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren always brought a smile to her face.

Claudine was proceeded in death by her parents along with 8 brothers, Jonas Huddleston Jr, Homer K. Huddleston, William Huddleston, Glen H. Smith, Shadrack Smith, Necota Smith, Evans Beam and Jesse Huddleston; and four sisters, Lyda Sue McCluney, Patria “Pate” Ross, Ola Nocomis Hopper and Mary Lois Ellis.

Left to cherish Claudine’s sweet memories are her loving husband, James Edward Maddox Jr, her daughter, Enola Gay Maddox Gilmore (Artis) of Jacksonville Fl; and two sons, James Christopher Maddox (Norma) and Alvin Navon Maddox, of Shelby, North Carolina; and one sister, Christine Harrell; one brother, James Beam; nine grandchildren: Shawna Danielle Gilmore, Priya Doreen Gilmore Matthews (Mark), Tifany Rachel Gilmore, Otis James Gilmore, Artis Gilmore II, Kristal Joy Maddox, Jason Nevon Maddox, Alan Christopher Maddox, Tonikia Freeman; and 5 great-grandchildren: Mia Aliyah Matthews, Mark Anthony Matthews Jr, Payton Gilmore Matthews, Elise Norlia Getward, and Layah Morgan Maddox.

Moments before her passing, Claudine turned to her daughter, Enola, and softly said, “I think I want to go home and sit with Daddy.” She now has everlasting peace, and we look forward to embracing her again one day when God calls us home.

Special thanks to all family and friends for extending your prayers and assistance during our time of bereavement. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness.

The funeral service for Mrs. Maddox will be private. The service will be livestreamed on FaceBook starting at 2:45 PM on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She can be viewed from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

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I never met you... But your Family. I wish I could've met your Light. It still shines.

Our Hearts Go Out To The Maddox and Gilmore family. We Pray that God will keep His Loving arms around each one of you in Comfort.
We Love You - Boyce Family

Mom I miss you and look forward to being back together in God's time. Our favorite song always remains in my heart: Bless This House Bless this house, O Lord we pray Make it safe by night and day Bless these walls, so firm and stout Keeping want and trouble out Bless the roof and chimney tall Let Thy peace lie over all Bless us all that one day we May dwell, O Lord, with Thee.

Mr Maddox and ENOLA Gay and Brothers
Trust GOD and Keep the Faith+
Remembering you ALL in Prayer She was so sweet and nice. Long ago fond memories when I visited your home.
JESUS is Love✝️🛐🙏🏾❤️
Wendy Merritt SHS1970

"Come Save Restore Me," to Claudine Maddox 's Funeral at Shoal Creek Baptist Church today, March 13, 2021
This is from my songs in 1978.
Jehovah, sweet Jehovah come save restore me. Restore my pure of heart That makes me fear Thee. Jehovah, sweet Jehovah Come save restore me.
Yahweh, Yahweh come save, refresh me. Relight the flame that shows the path before You. Burn bright Thy Name Upon my heart to praise Thee. Jehovah, sweet Jehovah Come save restore me.
Great Lord, Great Lord Come save renew me Remove my low worn praise. Help my low arms to raise Songs from my thankful soul That sing the sounds of love. Jehovah, sweet Jehovah Come save restore me.
Melvin DeGree November 1978 Copyright

I miss you Claudine and will carry you with me always! ~Love Danielle~

So sorry for your loss. Ms. Claudine was my classmate. We graduated from Camp High School in Shelby. We have stayed in touch all these years. She and her husband, James have visited me in Rockingham and I have been to see her in Shelby. We always had good times together. For the last 9 months, I have been with my daughter in Savannah, Ga and I learned that she was in Jacksonville with her daughter. I have talked to both Claudine and James since that time. Claudine has gone on to heaven now and will be missed. James and daughter, you will be all right. Let God's will be done. I love you, Claudine. Fannie Mae Young Watkins, Class of 1950 Camp High School

I remember when Bud and Claudine came back to church after they were married. I was 7 years old and sat between them. I stood up with them when the church recognized them! I felt so proud to be with them! Claudine love to cook and have me try out her new dishes. She was always a loving kind woman and her beautiful smile will truly be missed! Until we meet again! Love you! Your Sister-in-law, Dean Maddox Upshaw

To our extended spiritual family that we had the fond memories of sharing with while you lived and worshiped with us at Second Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas or when we would stop for a visit in Shelby NC. I have and cherished the hand stitch verse she made for our home in 1989. Please know that our prayers of comfort are toward you as you celebrate her resting from her labor. We love you, Barbara(Thomas)Levine and Celeste Gissendanner and children Nakailia and Norman

Aunt Claudine was always kind always smiling and beautiful. May God rest her soul. Love always, Penny Maddox Smith neice.

To my family, so sorry for your loss. May God give you all strength and comfort doing this time of sadness with your beautiful mom passing. Ms. Claudine was a very beautiful nice lady. May she Rest In Peace. My prayers is especially with cousin Bud, because he truly loved he princess. 🙏🥰 love cousin Jackie H.

Sorry to hear of your loss my prayers are with the Maddox Family, May God comfort and keep you in His care.Much love Isabeller Logan.

My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Claudine Maddox. She was one of the sweetest ladies to me and always spoiled me when I came to Shoal Creek for VBS as a kid. She will definitely be missed. Prayers for peace and strength during this time and in the days ahead. Leslie Miller

In our thoughts and prayers. Texas Sutson and family.

In our thoughts and prayers. Texas Sutson and family

Mrs. Claudine Maddox was a Beacon of Hope and a guiding light for the family. She will be Sorely missed. Mrs. Queen E. Downing Hairston and Family

With deepest sympathy for your loss. Praying for the family,

Deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers for the family.

Deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. God bless you all.

We will miss you, love always Rubie and Carey Moses. Love always

So sorry for you lost, Lurlean Moses

I have missed seeing Sister Maddox in church and in the neighborhood. She was a very sweet and special lady to me!!!! May God continue to Bless and Keep the Maddox family!!! Sending my Love along with Prayers Deborah Evans