Frances Deen Carmichael Maddox

SERVICES: 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at First Baptist Church Chapel in Amarillo with Dr. Jeff Raines, associate pastor, officiating.BURIAL: 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Miami Cemetery with Scott Rankin, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors in Pampa.BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Maddox was born January 19, 1922 in Whitney, Texas to Chasteen and Jeannette Dean Carmichael. The Carmichael family moved to Miami in 1928. Frances graduated from the Miami High School and then attended West Texas State College. She returned to Miami and was employed at First State Bank of Miami. Frances married Bruce Maddox on January 11, 1942 in Miami and he preceded her in death on January 14, 1984. They were engaged in farming and ranching in Roberts County. In 1983 they moved to Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother: Jack Carmichael, and a sister: Marie Carmichael Reed. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Windflower Nursing Home where Frances Deen was a resident. SURVIVORS: 2 daughters: Susan Maddox and Elizabeth Maddox both of Amarillo; 1 son: Robert Maddox of Miami; 1 grandson: Mark Nuss of Amarillo.MEMORIALS: Employee Appreciation Fund, c/o Craig Methodist Retirement Community, 5500 W. 9th, Amarillo, Texas 79106.