Maxine Moore Atkins, Arkansas Obituary

Maxine Moore

Maxine Moore, 83, of Atkins, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born September 17, 1930, in Yell County, daughter of the late Lee and Willie Hunt Freeman. She loved to sew and quilt, and enjoyed putting together puzzles and taking care of her children and grandchildren. She was a determined, strong-willed woman who worked all her life. Above all, she lived for God. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Nona Lakin. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, DeLon Moore; 5 sisters; 4 brothers; 2 sons, Robert Moore and wife Sandra, and Don Moore and wife Sue; 2 daughters, Barbara and husband Harlan East, and Marilyn Kay and husband Danny Akins; 4 grandchildren, Cindy and husband Tommy Brown, Cheryl and husband Jarrod Couch, Terrence Moore and wife Alicia, and Asha and husband Jonathan Hentschel; 4 step-grandchildren, Allen East and wife Charlotte, Jack East and wife Deanne, Tammy and husband Adam Harger, and Matthew Akins and wife Shelba; and 11 great-grandchildren, Kayleigh Brown, Thomas Brown, Emma Moore, Ty Moore, JaLynn Hentschel, Trevin Harger, Shelby East, John Hunter East, Randi East, Kelsey East and Katie East. Funeral services are 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 28, at Lemley Chapel with Rev. David Downum officiating. Burial is in Pisgah Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday. Pallbearers are Johnathan Hentschel, Jarrod Couch, Tommy Brown, Thomas Brown, Terrence Moore, Danny Akins, Harlan East and Matt Akins. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Atkins Nursing and Care Center. Memorials in her honor may be made to South New Hope Assembly of God Church, 210 Howell Road, Russellville, AR 72802. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.
September 17, 1930 - December 25, 201309/17/193012/25/2013
Share Obituary:

Share a memory

Add to your memory
Photos/Video
Candle
Mementos

Obituary

Maxine Moore, 83, of Atkins, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born September 17, 1930, in Yell County, daughter of the late Lee and Willie Hunt Freeman. She loved to sew and quilt, and enjoyed putting together puzzles and taking care of her children and grandchildren. She was a determined, strong-willed woman who worked all her life. Above all, she lived for God. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Nona Lakin. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, DeLon Moore; 5 sisters; 4 brothers; 2 sons, Robert Moore and wife Sandra, and Don Moore and wife Sue; 2 daughters, Barbara and husband Harlan East, and Marilyn Kay and husband Danny Akins; 4 grandchildren, Cindy and husband Tommy Brown, Cheryl and husband Jarrod Couch, Terrence Moore and wife Alicia, and Asha and husband Jonathan Hentschel; 4 step-grandchildren, Allen East and wife Charlotte, Jack East and wife Deanne, Tammy and husband Adam Harger, and Matthew Akins and wife Shelba; and 11 great-grandchildren, Kayleigh Brown, Thomas Brown, Emma Moore, Ty Moore, JaLynn Hentschel, Trevin Harger, Shelby East, John Hunter East, Randi East, Kelsey East and Katie East. Funeral services are 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 28, at Lemley Chapel with Rev. David Downum officiating. Burial is in Pisgah Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday. Pallbearers are Johnathan Hentschel, Jarrod Couch, Tommy Brown, Thomas Brown, Terrence Moore, Danny Akins, Harlan East and Matt Akins. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Atkins Nursing and Care Center. Memorials in her honor may be made to South New Hope Assembly of God Church, 210 Howell Road, Russellville, AR 72802. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

To plant a tree in memory of Maxine Moore, please visit our Tribute Store.

Events

Dec
27
Visitation
Friday, December 27 2013
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lemley Chapel
1401 N. Church St.
ATKINS, AR 72823
Get Directions
View MapTextEmail
Dec
28
Service
Saturday, December 28 2013
02:00 PM
Lemley Chapel
1401 N. Church St.
ATKINS, AR 72823
Get Directions
View MapTextEmail