Madaline "Maddie" Rose Jones

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, granddaughter, niece, and friend, Maddie Jones. She passed away on the morning of Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the age of 20.

From the time she was young, Maddie enjoyed playing Upward Sports at Second Baptist Church, and loved listening to all types of music. She also had a soft spot for all animals, especially dogs and cats, but hanging out with her friends was her favorite way to spend her time. Maddie was a 2018 graduate of Veterans High School.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving parents, Heather Paugh (Mark) of Bonaire and Randall Jones (Cheryl) of Warner Robins; sister, Alison Gamache of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandparents, Thomas and Joyce Herndon of Warner Robins, George and June Jones of Fernandina, Florida and Teresa Hancock of Springdale, Arkansas; and uncles and aunts, Terry Jones and Mike Jones of Warner Robins and Addie, Ivey, Ben and Scott Bressler, all of Texas.

In 2012, Maddie became a heart transplant recipient. Through the years, she kept a close relationship with her donor’s family. Maddie’s family wants to express their ceaseless gratitude to the family of Jordan Elizabeth White for giving Maddie life.

Her family will receive friends at McCullough Funeral Home on Monday, March 22, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home, with Reverend Jim McIlrath officiating. Maddie will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery following the service.

For friends unable to attend at this time, the service will be streamed live via the McCullough Funeral Home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mcculloughfuneralhome/live/.

Learn about the measures McCullough Funeral Home is taking to ensure the health and safety of our guests at mcculloughfh.com. There you can also sign an Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.