Marie Madden

Marie Overby Madden age 78 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Marie retired after working for many years as a special education teacher in the Henry County School System. She enjoyed reading, helping with the Second Harvest Food Bank, and crocheting. She was a very active church member, when she was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.

She was born October 20, 1948, in Paris, TN, to the late Leo Carlos Overby, and the late Mildred Louise Buie Overby.

Marie married Robert Hiram Madden December 18, 1970, and he preceded her in death August 31, 2022.

She is survived by her two children, Sharon Madden of Paris, and Les (Beth) Madden of Hazel, KY; a brother, Jerry Madden of Paris; eight grandchildren, Caleb (Nicole) McMackin, Brooke (Dustin Cole Hall) Danielle, Kati (Jacob) Baker, Brianna (Garret) Hunter, Hannah (Seth) Harrell, Kendall Wheeler, Draken Mayo, and Alan Mayo; and eight great grandchildren; and her special friend, Roger Cooper of Paris.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by four other siblings.

Ridgeway Funeral Home 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN 38242, will be handling the arrangements. Her body is to be cremated. The family held a private service on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to honor her life.