Joycelyn O’Dell Madden

Ware Shoals – Joycelyn (Joyce) O’Dell Madden, 88, widow of Joe R. Madden, formerly of Gettysburg Drive, died Friday, March 30, 2018 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont.

Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Garvin and Blanche Elledge O’Dell. She was a homemaker dedicated to caring for her son, Bob. She was a lifelong member and servant of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where she participated in WMU and other church activities. She served as church secretary for 10 years.

Surviving are a son, Mike Madden (Lisa) of Ware Shoals and a grandson, Michael O’Dell Madden II of Ware Shoals. She was pre-deceased by a son Joe R. "Bob" Madden, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce Ostrom officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Box 124, Ware Shoals, SC 29692 or to the Burton Center, 5 Griffin Drive, Ware Shoals, SC 29692. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2018
  • Time: 3 PM
  • Place: Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Ware Shoals
  • Cemetery: Church Cemetery
  • Visitation: 1 to 2 PM Tuesday at the Church prior to the service
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