Obituary - Maxine Smith

Maxine Smith

Maxine Smith, age 90, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. She was born at Pleasanton, Kansas on January 10, 1924 the daughter of Leonard and Lessie Neill Gammon. She graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1942. On August 7, 1942 she married Joe Smith in Escondido, California. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2004. She worked in the local grocery store for twenty-seven years before retiring. She was a member of the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church. Maxine enjoyed traveling with her family to various destinations including: Washington, South Dakota, Colorado, Arizona, and many destinations in the United States. She placed others concerns ahead of her own, caring for many ill relatives. She loved hosting family functions and taking care of her grandkids. She was a seamstress who made quilts as well as clothing for her family. Maxine was also preceded in death by a son, Chuck Smith, four brothers: Buck, Bill, Gene, and Dick Wilson, one sister, Leta Belle Martin and a great grandson, Brandon Ross. She is survived by a son, Russel Smith, two daughters, Bonnie Ramsay, and Karon Farror, one sister Bonnie Smith, and numerous grand and great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 AM to service time at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.