Julia Abigail Maddox

Julia Abigail Maddox, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 94.

Julia was born August 25, 1930, in Griffin, Georgia. She attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia, and graduated from the University of Georgia. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who had a profound love for her family. She remained young at heart through the years which was reflected in her unique flair for fashion. She settled in Baton Rouge where she resided for 68 years, attending Trinity and St. Luke Episcopal churches. Many of her children’s friends called her their “Georgia Peach” and she was a huge Georgia Bulldog football fan. She enjoyed reading (especially mystery novels) gardening and baking, while raising her family with love, zeal and a sense of humor that she maintained until the end. She “mowed” her lawn with her weed eater until her final weeks and baked more sweets than her family could eat. Her passion for travel brought her to at least twenty-six countries and she always returned with exciting tales of her adventures. She enjoyed attending art openings and receptions, art exhibits and local pop-ups. Julia was a strong supporter of local artists and a very generous contributor to numerous charities including St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Julia is preceded in death by her father and mother, Judge Arthur Kenny Maddox and Olivia Brown Maddox of Griffin, Georgia; and her brother, Arthur Kenny Maddox, Jr.

Julia is survived by her children, Kevin Sweeney, Neil Sweeney, Laura Sweeney and Suzette Easley (Michael Easley); grandchildren, Erica Glory (Richie Glory), Nick Sweeney, Jack Sweeney, Coco Sweeney, Brice Polito, Davis Polito, Miles Polito, Rachel Hicks (Blair Hicks); and great-grandchildren, Sandra Glory and Eloise Glory.

Family and friends will celebrate Julia’s life with a visitation from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. A memorial service will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. Friends are invited to a reception following the service in the Legacy Room at Resthaven Funeral Home.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Bridgeway Hospice and Gloria Poole for their compassionate care in this difficult time.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com