Betty Anita Maddox, 79, of Santa Claus, passed away at 5:37 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.
She was born June 2, 1946, in Evansville, to Thadeus Wright and Juanita (Poag) Schmittler. She married Maitland Maddox III.
Betty loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as spending time with Isabel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maitland Maddox III; and three siblings, Nola Parker, Tom Wright and Linda Thompson.
She is survived by five children, David (Cheryl), James (Denice), Mary Beth, Scott (Noelia) and Keith (Ashley); three siblings, Bill, Edward and Nancy; and by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A private celebration of life for Betty Anita Maddox will be held at a later date. Rainey Funeral Home in Dale has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. Condolences may be shared at raineyfuneralhome.com.
