Audra Maxine Gilliam

Audra Maxine Gilliam, of Midland, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Maxine married Wayne Gilliam in 1940 in Colorado City, Texas, and was married until his death in 1974. She lived in Notrees from 1946 to 1964 then moved to Odessa in 1964 until her death. Maxine worked for Yale E. Key Well Service for 30 years. She was a member of the Desk & Derrick Club for 30 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne Gilliam; sons, Donald Gilliam and Wesley Gilliam; brother, Calvin Almond; sister, Polly Sellier. She is survived by her daughter, Karon Brown and husband Fred of Junction, TX; granddaughter, Shelley Warren and husband Alan of The Woodlands, TX; great-granddaughter, Hannah and great-grandson Hillin Warren of The Woodlands, TX. Graveside services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Chaplain Skip Hedgpeth officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com. Memorials may be directed to Home Hospice 6010 E. Hwy 191, Ste 235, Odessa, Texas 79762.