Maxwell

Helen Rose Maxwell, 84, of Welaka, FL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2018 unexpectedly at her residence.
      Helen was born in Smithville and had been a resident of Welaka for the past 46 years, coming from Marion, Alabama. She was an active and faithful member of Welaka United Methodist Church where she had served in many capacities. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, baking, feeding others, gardening and watching the manatees from her dock. Her passion was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a hardworking homemaker.
      Preceding her in death was the love of her life, her husband of 67 years, James I. Maxwell; and three sisters, Jodie, Shirley and Ruby.
      Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Rosalou Maxwell of Spanish Fort, AL, and Dennis and Lynne Maxwell of Pomona Park; a sister, Wilma Staley of Smithville, TN; five grandchildren and spouses, Monica Maxwell, Michael and Laura Maxwell, James and AlvaGayle Maxwell, Jessica Maxwell, and Rebecca and Johnny Phosavath; eleven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      A service celebrating Helen’s life and honoring her Lord was held Tuesday, March 20th with Pastor Erle Prevatt and Pastor William Sparks officiating.
      Graveside services and interment was Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Whorton Springs Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating.        Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements in Florida and DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the local arrangements.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

March 28, 2018