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Maid Appleton Obituary

MAID APPLETON, 3, of Houston died unexpectedly in Maine on April 13. Experts said she wouldn't live past Dec. 15, 2000. Her unconquerable spirit, love of life and the world will be missed. Preceded in death by her parents. Survivors: Tom Britton, Collin Johnson, and sisters Tasha and Syder.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 22, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Maid Appleton

Sponsored by Collin and Tom.

29 Entries

Gala Fruita-Treeman

May 16, 2023

I often wonder what Maid would be like today: fully grown, tender, always reaching upward, giving, fruitful.

It saddens me that she was taken so early from us!

Vicky del Valle

May 17, 2019

May God bless you and your family always and forever and may Maid's love sprinkle down from Heaven eternally.

Leonard Manzanillo

April 19, 2019

Over spring break i took my grandkids to Disneyworld. They used to be playmates of Maid. They loved all things Disney! My grandkids are now young adults and still love Disney. I think Maid would too. You are sorely missed, dear child!!

September 26, 2010

I still miss you, my sweet Maid Appleton... Love, Ghee-Mama.

Robert Blain

April 12, 2008

It's been years since I last saw her and I can't believe she's really gone. But, on the up-side, she'll forever live in our memories and hearts with all the joy she filled our lives with.

Melissa Hildebrand

November 9, 2005

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person with such cultivating stories. Though she was as American as apple pie, I believe her family tree shows that her roots go back to England with Newton. She had such strong core values. I hope her spirit lives on forever.

Jami Holdaway

April 2, 2004

It was so refreshing to meet someone who was always sweet to everyone. You will truly be missed.

Donna Drews

June 27, 2003

I never personally met Maid Appleton, but from stories I've heard she is very sweet and the apple of her parents eye. She will be sadly missed.

Tara Brundick

June 18, 2003

I never had the chance to meet Maid, but the many stories I have heard and the many pictures I have seen reflect her sweet personality. She has inspired me in many ways and has impacted my life beyond measure.

J. Mitchell

May 29, 2003

My condolences go out to Maid's parents Tom and Collin, as well as her grand-children Tosha and Syder.

I never had the chance of making her acquaintance, although I know she was truly a gift from God. Her father (my friend Tom Britton) and I have been friends for more than 18 years. For her birthday, I had bought her a Macintosh, but unfortunately Miss Maid passed too soon.

She will be missed, but her legacy lives on ...

Candice Daniels

January 6, 2003

Maid was a sweet one. I'm sorry to hear of her passing. Her two fathers loved her so much they never forgot her when their work called for travel. I think Maine might have been her favorite place that she visited. She loved the lighthouses, as did her father Tom. She always had something sweet to give to somebody. In times of need she never thought of herself, always somebody else. Some might say, "One Maid a day, keeps the doctor away." We love and miss maid with all of our hearts. My condolenses to her family. I'll always be here if you need a shoulder to cry on. It must be hard living and traveling without her. I hope the pain might fade. The best to all of you.

Always,

Candice

Nate Peterson

July 19, 2002

We miss Maid1 Her carefree lifestyle, romantic view of life and solid body made her perfect. We lived vicariously through her and now must face a life without her travels to inspire us. My hope and heart goes out to her lovingly close family. May she forever be remembered for the juice of life she provided.

Dallas Mathews

July 16, 2002

I only met Maid once. I was about to leave for Ireland and she had just returned from there (she loved to travel). She showed me pictures and told me of all the fun she had had there. One of my favorite pictures is of her in front of Bono's house. She was a hugh U2 fan.

Even though I didn't really know Maid, I do know that, given time, we would have been great friends. She has touched my life and for that I am truly thankful.

Stacey Smith

July 10, 2002

I never had the opportunity to meet Maid but my life has been deeply touched through all the stories I have been so priviledged to hear. She endured much as she traveled the world in cramped circumstances yet never uttered a word of complaint. She is indeed a heroine of sorts as she lived life to the fullest, even in times of sickness. You could always count on Maid for smile. Her positive attitude shines forth in her pictures. She will be deeply missed. Tasha....you have some mighty big shoes to fill. God bless.

karen johnson

June 9, 2002

So sorry to hear of the loss of Maid. How your lives must be changed. Gina of State Farm also sends her condolences and remembers a truly unique individual. I hope you can find solace knowing that others care and feel your pain.

Jason Preece

May 31, 2002

Maid was always full of life, you might say she was a saucy gal, but hey that was her style. Her love and compassion will continue to bear fruit for generations to come. She was a great example of courage, she never became soured by lifes hardships or difficulties. Some people would say that there is a bad apple in every bunch, but not Maid, no, she was the eternal optimist always looking for the good in everyone. Maid may your bright shiny example last through the ages.

Brendaliz Figueroa

May 30, 2002

Fortunately, I met little Maid. He came to Puerto Rico and we were together a couple of hours. She was very lovable. Maid, no one will forget you. Maid, te robaste el corazón de todos los que tuvimos la alegría de conocerte. Dondequiera que estés, que estés muy bien. Love,Brendaliz

Jack Durango

May 29, 2002

The minute Maid came into my life I knew she was special. She was very patriotic, American as apple pie. She planted the seeds of love in the hearts of everyone who knew her.

Kathie Ball

May 29, 2002

Maid's way of seeing outside the box and embracing the flow of everyday life should be inspiration to us all. Her sweet personality caught by the camera all over the world lead others to enjoy traveling to the fullest. Her contagious smile will forever live in the memory of all who meet her. Maid you will truely be missed.

Kent Allen

May 23, 2002

Maid was very high spirited. She enjoyed coming to visit here in the Las Vegas area. She especially loved all the bright lights on the Las Vegas Strip. She will be missed by my kids, my wife and myself.

We love you Maid.

Joy Huntington

May 23, 2002

In following Maid Appleton's travels and experiences through her "grandparents", I have vicariously shared her sweet, short life. Her untimely disappearance has been a loss to many of us who enjoyed hearing about her. She will be missed.

Ruth Ann Toon

May 23, 2002

I personally never had the chance to meet Maid, but I hear she was a very sweet young lady. In her travels she never complained of cramped quarters or feeling boxed in. She will truly be missed.

Scott Johnson

May 22, 2002

I met Maid Appleton only a couple of times...but I have been truly touched to know of her adventureous spirit...her love of travel...of having her picture taken everywhere that she has visited...of her thirst for life...always wanting to please...so sweet...the apple of the eye of all who know her...

We will miss her...but we will also always remember her....

Janice Manley

May 22, 2002

Maid's life was such an unusual one that I hope someone will write down a complete story of her short life along with pictures to share as encouragement and inspiration for those, like me, who never had a chance to meet her, but heard about her zest for life. How wonderful that such a tiny one brought immense delight and pleasure and became the apple of everyone's eye that knew her. It is heartwarming to hear how she was cared for and provided for in order to extend her life beyond anything normal and even after her body became only the shell of her former self.

Barbara Phillips

May 22, 2002

I'm really going to miss Maid Appleton. She has been a very dear part of my family's life for the last few years. Hope she is singing in the clouds as we speak.

Mother

May 22, 2002

What a sad turn of events! One could say she lived a full life but evenso... it is a tragedy to have lost her. My only hope is that she is happy... wherever she might have gone.

Tom Britton

May 22, 2002

Maid Appleton will truly be missed. Thankfully she saw much of the world and truly enjoyed her life. Knowing I was able to be a part of her life for three years brings joy to my own life. I know her sisters Syder and Tosha will continue the wonderful legacy Maid left behind.

Amy Britton

May 22, 2002

I will miss hearing about her adventures. She was sweet.

Collin Johnson

May 22, 2002

I'll never forget the first day I met Maid. She was so beautiful. I feel fortunate to have been part of her short life. I hope to share her spirit and love of my life when I have kids someday. I miss you Maid. Love Collin.

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