Denise Smith Maddox, 60, of Marion Station, died Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Born in Germany on October 22, 1959, she was a daughter of Norma Sprague of Onancock, VA and the late MSG Donald C. Smith who died in 1974.

She was a graduate of Onancock High School class of 1977 and Eastern Shore Community College in 1983.  She worked as a Senior Electronic Technologist at NASA Wallops Flight Facility from 1983 to 1995, and then became fully employed as a mother.

As a member of the Church of God, Denise attended the Crisfield Church of God for the past several years.  She enjoyed time spent in Bible Study and had a passion for helping people in need.  This evolved into her silent ministry.

Her favorite Bible verses were:  Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Psalm 91:4 He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.

Denise enjoyed working in her flower gardens, photography, painting, and traveling.  Recently she began writing a book about her life experiences.

Along with her mother, she is survived by her husband of 32 years, Robert Maddox, Jr. of Marion Station; her daughter, Amanda (Mandi) Holland and husband Robert Holland, Jr. and their son David Holland of Crisfield; her sister, Donna Baker of Chesapeake, VA; her brother, Dale Smith and wife Susan of Onancock, VA; her half sister, Donnell Kisa and husband Jeff of Hudson, Colorado; her sister-in-law, Betsy McCready and husband Mike of Princess Anne; several nieces and nephews; her dogs, "Bo Diddley" and "Sadie"; and her cat, "Zeke".

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her step-father, William A. Sprague who died in 2010.

Due to the circumstances, funeral services will be private.  Pastors John Thorne and Sterling Green will officiate and interment will be in Sunnyridge Memorial Park.  A public memorial service will be planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Crisfield Church of God, 134 Maryland Avenue, Crisfield, MD 21817.

Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home.  To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com