Jean Smith Madden

Mrs. Jean Smith Madden, 88, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 4, 2026, at her home.

Born on June 18, 1938, in Lavonia GA, she was the daughter of the late Troy Jackson Smith and Annie Sue Cobb Smith. She was a retired supervisor from Bellcraft Mfg. and a member of the Reed Creek Baptist Church. Jean loved to sing, sew, cook, travel and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband: Tommy Lee Madden; her daughter: Gina Madden Blackman (Walt) of Hartwell; two sisters: Shirley Barnard of Hartwell, Janice Vickery-Bharadwaj (Abhay) of Mauldin SC; a brother: Tim Smith of Atlanta; seven grandchildren: Tiffany Madden Rucker (Nick), Casey Madden, Jamie Blackman, Will Blackman, Carly Blackman Fleming (Collin), Jack Madden (Sarah), Bella Blackman and eight great grandchildren.

Mrs. Madden was preceded in death by her parents; her son Terry Lee Madden; and two brothers: Bob Smith and Tommy Smith.

The family will receive friends Friday, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at their respective homes.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Jean Madden will be Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Reggie Vaughn officiating.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is assisting the family with all of the arrangements.