Billie "Frances" Maddux, 87, of Knob Noster, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.

Frances was born October 17, 1931 in Harrisonville, daughter of Leo L.  Long and Mary Martha (Slenker) Long.  She graduated from Chilhowee High School, Class of 49. She was united in marriage to William J. Maddux on March 26, 1950 in Warrensburg.  The couple resided in Chilhowee for a brief time prior to moving to Holden in 1958.  In 1968, the couple moved to Kansas City.  They eventually settled in Centerview.  They moved to Knob Noster in December of 1970.  She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, #4195 and American legion , Post #131.

Frances is survived by her daughter: Tina "Colleen" Maddux of Knob Noster; (2) Sister-in-laws:  Evelyn Clinger of Holden and Mary Alice (Clifford) George of Norris, MO and brother-in-law: Carl Geisler of Blairstown, MO.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18 ^th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Rev. Charles Brant officiating. Interment will follow at Clear Fork Cemetery North of Garden City. Pallbearers will be George Cromer, Joe Cromer, Rusty Cromer, Buddy Judd, Carl Wayne Geisler and Michael Browning.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time, Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Billie Frances Maddux Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net