Maxine Williams

Maxine Williams passed away June 30, 2010 at Bright Kavanaugh House.

Maxine was born July 5, 1919 in Des Moines to Gilbert and Florence (Marchant) Kelsey. She was united in marriage to Lee Williams on December 9, 1939. She had lived in Rolfe, Pocahontas and Davenport before returning to Des Moines in 1942. Maxine worked for the State of Iowa for many years as secretary to the Safety Commissioner before retiring in 1976. She was currently a member of Norwoodville Baptist Church, and prior to that, she attended Grandview Park Baptist Church for over 70 years where she taught Sunday school for over 50 years.

Maxine is survived by her children, Lana Lee Holt, Lanny J. (Cheri) Williams and Toni L. Williams; grandchildren, Ginger (Jim) Cousins, Thatcher Williams, Thayer (Libby) Williams and Jodi Hastings; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Jordan, Jacob and Chloe; and many other extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, former Des Moines Fire Chief, Lee Williams, her two sisters and baby brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norwoodville Baptist Church.

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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