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1926
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2018
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Faye Blackwell-Maxwell Obituary
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.
Faye was born May 9, 1926, in Clarendon, TX to W.T. (Boy) Blackwell and Maye Belle Shirley-Blackwell. She was raised on the JA Ranch and graduated from Clarendon High School in 1943. Faye married Roy W. Maxwell, Sr. on June 28, 1947, in Panhandle, TX.
Faye worked at Country Pride Restaurant as a waitress then cashier for 35 years. She retired in 2008 at the age of 83.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy; her parents; 2 brothers, Bud Jones and Russ Blackwell; and 4 sisters, Evelyn Jones, Louise Jones-Phillips, Joann Blackwell-Davis, and Shirley Blackwell-Smith.
Faye is survived by her children, Tom Maxwell and wife, JoAnna of Port Orchard, WA, Roy Maxwell, Jr. and wife, Becky of Lake Fork, TX, and daughter, Brenda Maxwell-Barnes and husband, Jimmy of Cleburne, TX; grandchildren, Tyra Maxwell-Bufkin and husband, Todd, Tom Maxwell, Jr. and wife, Jennifer, Corey Maxwell-Bishop, Crista Maxwell-Figgins and husband, Brett, Casey Maxwell and wife, Jennifer, Jason Maxwell and wife, Melissa, Pace Maxwell and wife, Kassidi, Dana Maxwell-Hicks and husband, Jeff, Rider Barnes and wife, Noelle, Lincoln Barnes and wife, Casey, Alison Barnes, and J. Brandon Barnes and wife, Ashley; 24 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and very special friends.
Our family would like to thank Encompass Hospice of Amarillo for such loving, kind, and compassionate care of our mother and family; and a very special thank you to our cousin, Carolyn Norrid, and husband, Olin for your constant love and devotion.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001, Calfarley.org or your favorite charity.
Online condolences may be shared at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.
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Vicky Taggart
September 18, 2018
Prayers for the family.
September 16, 2018
May you find comfort in God's promise that your mom will one day return to the days of her youthful vigor (Job 33:25)
Roger Short
September 15, 2018
Brenda, So saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a special lady that I enjoyed knowing and visiting with at the Country Pride over the years. My prayers and condolences to you and all your family during this difficult time. God Bless!
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