Maddline White Foshee, 89, of Opelika, passed away on March 31, 2023, at her home. Maddline was born Aug. 25, 1933, to William Cary and Freddie Farrow White in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Maddline was a longtime member of Pepperell United Methodist Church. She was employed as a personal shopper for Jans Town and Country, along with Gayfers and Dillard’s. She was the matriarch of the family. Her love for her family was like no other.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years James Albert Foshee, parents and grandson Jason Barrett King.
She is survived by her children: Charlotte Hughes (Paul) of Waverly, Sue Turner (Ronnie) of Opelika, Faye Kirk of Opelika and Sherry Pair (Ray) of Trussville; grandchildren: Scotty Turner, James Hughes (Casey), Cleve Kirk, April Waldrop (James), Jennifer Hughes, Christy Taylor (Ryan) and Jonathan Pair (Kalee); great-grandchildren: Destiny, Kaitlyn, Dale, Maddline, JJ, Carter, Emily, Hudson, Jude and Mila.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. also at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Grantland will be officiating, and burial will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery.
