Mary Helen

Duffie-Maddox

Mrs. Mary Helen Duffie Maddox was born on November 6, 1957, to Jimmie Lee Duffie and Doris Duffie in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. She received her formal education at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia.

Mrs. Mary Helen Duffie Maddox accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at The Will of God Apostolic Church at the age of 25 years old. She later joined The Home Fellowship of Faith Outreach Ministry, Inc., where she served as Prophetess. Her favorite scripture was, John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life".

Ms. Mary Helen Duffie was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Paul S. Duffie on February 23, 2008, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union together was blessed with 4 children.

Mary Helen was employed by Spalding County Nursing Center as a CNA, for many years until she retired. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, gardening, baking, writing, preaching and teaching God's word. The thing close to her heart was she loved spending time with her family and friends.

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Mrs. Mary Helen Duffie Maddox passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Her name was called, and she answered and was set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie Lee Duffie and Doris Duffie.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Garden. Pastor Jeffery Maddox is the Eulogist.

Mrs. Mary Helen Duffie Maddox leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories to her husband, Paul S. Maddox, Sr., her siblings, Nathaniel Duffie, Willie Eugene Duffie, Willie Watkins Duffie, James Finley, Lillie Pearl (Tim) Harris, and Evangelist Emma Jean (Pastor Jeffery) Maddox; their children, Edward C. (Shartese) Mayes, Christopher B. (Ali) Mayes, Lamonica Maddox, and Paul Maddox, Jr.; grandchildren, Markeisia, Bryan, Antwan, Elijah, Amayii, and Melo, also leaves a host of grandchildren, and great grandchildren; special friends, Ms. Thelma Barnes, and Minister Geraleen Lemons. Mrs. Mary Helen Duffie Maddox leaves a host of lovely nieces, handsome nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.