Ruby Mae “Big Mama” Maddox Cole Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Ruby Mae “Big Mama” Maddox Cole

Funeral service for Ruby Cole, 88, of Auburn, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Auburn A.M.E. Zion Church, 576 Martin Luther King Drive, Auburn, AL, 36830 with interment in Westview Cemetery, 700 Westview Drive, Auburn, AL, 36832, Reverend Stephen Faulk will officiate.

Mrs. Cole, who passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born April 18, 1937, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Monday, February 23, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Cole will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

She leaves to cherish her memory: three children, William “Bill” (Betty) Maddox of Birmingham, AL, Angie (Willie) Jackson and LaCarlos (Jonanee) Maddox both of Auburn, AL; fourteen grandchildren, Courtney (Tonya) Maddox, LaTosha Maddox, LaTrell Maddox, Anita Maddox all of Auburn, AL, Shakia “Duke” (Patrey) Hardnett, Adrianna Butler, Akemia Butler all of Opelika, AL, Cartavious (Victoria) Thomas, LaKayla Thomas both of Dallas, TX, Kalia White, Kia White, Kyle White all of Detroit, MI, Carlos (Priscilla) Maddox and Monica Maddox both of San Bernardino, CA; a host of great-grandchildren; a host of great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Kletha T White planted 5 trees in memory of Ruby Mae “Big Mama” Maddox Cole . - February 24, 2026

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My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of the transition of your loved one. She will be remember by many for her being soft spoken and friendly. We did not talk every day, but we did not have a disconnection when we did. She will be truly missed.

Phyllis Reese

My Condolences To The Cole&Maddox Family In The Loss Of Your Mother ,Grandmother.Sorry Am Just Learning Of Her Passing , Am Really Hurt She were A Nice Person.May The Lord Give The Family Peace,Strength As They Went Through This Difficult Time .Constance Connie Tarver Echols

Constance( Connie)Tarver Echols

With heartfelt condolences, we lift this family up in love and prayer during this time.
Although we were not able to be there in person, we are with you all in spirit as you lay Grandma Ruby to rest. We thank God for the life she lived and the love she shared with our family. May the Lord bring comfort to every grieving heart and grant you strength and peace in the days ahead. May her beautiful memory live on through each of you.
With love, Kletha and Grandma Ruby's grandchildren from Detroit, Michigan Kaliq (23), Kai (21), Kyle (15)

Kletha White

We are sending prayers and our deepest sympathy to the families of Cousin Ruby, and we are so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Asking God to comfort and strengthen each and one of you all during this difficult time. I will treasure our visits and phone calls . Cousin Ruby you will be missed by everyone life you touched and loved. Cynthia Glaze Austin and Family

Cynthia Austin

We can't began to describe the lost we will be losing, but you all have my deepest sympathy. Rosa welch

Rosa welch

My deepest condolences 💐. Your in my thoughts and prayers.. Weeping may endure for a night. But joy comes in the morning..

Melody Scott

Cousin Ruby, I am missing you and will miss our calls and conversations. Everything you shared with me down through the years will be treasured as you are now with the family members who have gone on before you. Love, "Cat"

Catherine Glaze Stakely

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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