Ruby Mae "Big Mama" Maddox Cole's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama

Ruby Mae "Big Mama" Maddox Cole

April 18, 1937 - February 16, 2026 (88 years old)

Auburn, Alabama

Ruby Mae "Big Mama" Maddox Cole's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama

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Ruby Mae "Big Mama" Maddox Cole

April 18, 1937 - February 16, 2026 (88 years old)

Auburn, Alabama

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Ruby Mae Maddox Cole Obituary

We bid farewell to Ruby Mae Maddox Cole of Auburn, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 16, 2026 at the age of 88. Ruby touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruby Mae Maddox Cole to pay them a last tribute.

She is survived by: her children, William "Bill" Maddox (Betty) of Birmingham, AL, Angie Jackson (Willie) of Auburn, AL and LaCarlos Maddox (Jonanee) of Auburn, AL; and her grandchildren, Courtney Maddox (Tonya) of Auburn, AL, LaTosha Maddox of Auburn, AL, LaTrell Maddox of Auburn, AL, Anita Maddox of Auburn, AL, Shakia "Duke" Hardnett (Patrey) of Opelika, AL, Adrianna Butler of Opelika, AL, Akemia Butler of Opelika, AL, Cartavious Thomas (Victoria) of Dallas, TX, LaKayla Thomas of Dallas, TX, Kalia White of Detroit, MI, Kia White of Detroit, MI, Kyle White of Detroit, MI, Carlos Maddox (Priscilla) of San Bernardino, CA and Monica Maddox of San Bernardino, CA. She is also survived by great-grandchildren; a host of great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Auburn A. M. E. Zion Church
576 Martin Luther King Dr, Auburn, AL 36830

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576 Martin Luther King Dr, Auburn, AL 36830

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