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HARTFORD, Ky. — Billie Jean Johnson Maddox, 81, of Hartford, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Owensboro Regional Health Hospital. She was born on Sunday, Sept. 17, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Howard Otis Watson and Lucille Wade Sanders.
Billie was known for her smile and wit while greeting customers at her businesses, Johnson Signs & Trophies or Flowerland Florist. She was a former member of Ohio County Chamber of Commerce and Ohio County Artist Guild. She also worked for Beaver Dam City Hall and the Ohio County Times-News.
Aside from her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Cracker Johnson, and niece, Leslie Pugh.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 29 years, Elbert Kenny Maddox, of Hartford, Kentucky; two children, Scott (Patti) Johnson and Cris (Jeff) Black, both of Beaver Dam; grandchildren, Cody Black, Colton (Maddie) Black, Abigail Johnson and William Johnson; great grandchildren, Bella, Karma, Apollo, Ellis and Gavin; two siblings, Vicki (Steve) Stewart, of Beaver Dam; and JT Sanders, of Murray, Kentucky.
Although she made everyone she loved feel like family, her special extended family includes Marc (Angela) Maddox, Jim Maddox, and Taegan Maddox, as well as many other nieces, nephews and others.
A celebration of life will be held in September. William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam has been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Maddox.
Online condolences may be left for the family of Billie Jean Johnson Maddox by visiting her memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com.