Bernice Keck Maddox

Bernice Keck Maddox

89

Cumberland Gap, TN

Bernice Ausmus Keck Maddox, age 89, of Cumberland Gap, was born March 11, 1923 and passed away October 22, 2012 at Tri-State Rehabilitation Health Care Center.

She was a faithful member of Providence Baptist Church, Powell Valley Chapter of the Eastern Star, where she served as Worthy Matron during 1983 - 1984, and member of the Shawanee Order of Eastern Star. Preceded in death by parents Troy & Floy Ausmus; sisters, Lois Johnson and Colleen Crawford; husbands, Cecil Keck and William Haze Maddox.

She is survived by daughter, Carolyn (& Pat) Ousley of Cumberland Gap; son, Dennis (& LuAnne) Keck of Cumming, GA; step-son, Bill (& Esther) Maddox of Sandusky, OH; step-daughter, Rita Billman of Speedwell; sister, Nila Siler of Guntersville, AL; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. David Fuson, Jr. officiating. Music by Providence Baptist Church Choir. Burial in the Harrogate Cemetery. Pallbearers, family and friends. O.E.S. honors 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Reece Funeral Home. 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com.