Maxine Gail Loustalot

Maxine Gail Loustalot April 20, 1943~April 4, 2011 Resident of Pinole Maxine passed away peacefully in her Pinole, CA home of 36 years. Widow of Pete Eloy Loustalot, preceded in death by brother, Jerry Dale Jones who died as an infant, she is survived by her father, Garland Hinderson Jones and mother Hazel Belle Jones of Pinole, CA children, Beverly Ann Decool of Dublin, CA and James Allen Bones of Pinole, CA; siblings, Pamela Lynette Fernandez of Napa, CA, Ronald Gene Jones of Mariposa, CA and Richard Keith Jones of Richmond, CA. Maxine was affectionately known as "Gramma Lou" by her four wonderful grandchildren that she adored and loved on, Christopher Alexander Decool, Joshua Andrew Decool, Brian Allen Decool, and Taylor Ann Decool. She graduated from Harry Ells High School in Richmond, CA in 1960. Maxine was a secretary for many years at Shell Oil Company in Dublin and Martinez. She retired in 1984 and enjoyed life with all of her wonderful exotic birds - Sinbad, Miracle, Snooker, Max and Tiki. She was a lover of all animals. Her favorite activity was to call all her people and wish them joy on their special days. Her hobbies included Dancing, watching movies, Nascar, watching Giants baseball with her son, TV series House, and spending time on the Northern California coast near Gualala, CA with her husband. She was always so loving and caring and will be missed so very much by all the people that were lucky enough to be touched by her caring heart. Funeral services to be held at Wilson & Kratzer in San Pablo at 2:00pm on Monday, April 11, 2011. Reception to be held afterwards at Maxine's house. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Heart and/or Lung Association. Wilsonkratzermortuaries.com (510) 232-6552