Funeral services for Clarice Ann Edwards Madden, 93, will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Rockett Funeral Home Chapel in Ringgold, LA. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Wednesday. She will be buried alongside her husband at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Ringgold, LA.
Clarice was born on January 28, 1931, in Fryeburg in the old homeplace of her parents, Johnnie Turner and Clara Davis Edwards.
Clarice was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Madden, Jr.; her siblings, Janice E. Schonfarber, Glen Edwards, Ross Edwards and an infant sister, Judy Lynn Edwards; and nephews, Jody Edwards, Johnnie Ross Edwards and Billy Mac Edwards.
Left with countless memories are her (2) sons, Ray Madden III and his wife, Donna of Maumelle, AR. and Tommy Madden and his wife, Tyrette of Ringgold, LA.; grandchildren, Corley Shumaker and her husband, Kevin of Conway, AR, Hunter Madden and his wife, Sydney of Maumelle, AR, Reed Madden of Maumelle, AR, Turner Madden and his wife, Mallory of Castor, LA, and Tanner Madden and his girlfriend, Avery Myers of Ringgold, LA; great granddaughters, Merritt Madden, Ellie Joy Shumaker, Molly Madden, and Miley Ann Madden, who will make her arrival in December.
Clarice met and married her husband Raymond in Ringgold, LA. while they both worked for the Bank of Ringgold.
Clarice continued to work for the Bank of Ringgold for 39 years. She began her career as teller, advancing to lead teller then to Vice President prior to her retirement. She also served on the board of directors for the Bank of Ringgold for many years, along with being an active member of the National Association of Bank Women, serving this chapter as treasurer and membership chairman.
Clarice had several hobbies that filled her time after retirement. She loved to read, was an expert in anything to do with flowers, and enjoyed baking homemade bread, biscuits and rolls for her family and dear friends.
Clarice was the epitome of a gracious Christian lady who loved the Lord. Her faith was of utmost importance to her. She set an example to her sons and many others in the community. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for over 60 years where she served in many areas. She taught Sunday School and was an active member of the WMA, filling the role of president for many years. Clarice also dedicated many years to Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association where she was a member and served as treasurer.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Madden, Reed Madden, Turner Madden, Tanner Madden, Rhett Edwards and Roy Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ralph Webb, Steve Young, David Saucier, Kenny Webb and Chris Webb.
Clarice’s family would like to express huge gratitude to Dr. Scott Phillips and the staff at Town and Country Health and Rehab who took exceptional care of her during her final days.