Bretha Maddox

Bretha Maddox, age 74, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2026. Born in Missouri, Bretha lived a beautiful life devoted to family, love, teaching, and caring for others.

For decades, she operated her own daycare, where she was affectionately known as “Ms. Bea” and became a second mother to countless children. She later continued her passion for nurturing and inspiring others as a teacher. Her kindness, patience, and loving spirit touched many lives.

Bretha enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved bowling, dancing to her favorite music, watching television, and, most of all, spending precious time with family and friends. She never met a stranger, and her warmth and infectious laughter brightened every room she entered.

She is survived by her daughters, Yulanda Glover (spouse Alton) and Gwen Moriarty (spouse Rich); grandchildren, Anastasia (spouse Paolo), Aerin, and AJ; and siblings, Dorothea, Sheron, Sue, and Margaret Ann. She was preceded in death by her siblings Teddy Joe, Charles, Paula, and Ricky.

Though our hearts are broken, we are forever grateful for the love, laughter, and beautiful memories she leaves behind. Her spirit will live on through the countless lives she touched and the family she cherished. She will be deeply missed and forever loved!