Maxine Green Obituary
Passed away March 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Maxine was born at home in Brookfield Township, Michigan on May 5, 1941, the daughter of George and Ruth (Stevens) Gettys. She married the love of her life, Jerry, on November 9, 1957. Maxine and Jerry built a family and spent many wonderful years together before his passing in 2017. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and all the neighborhood kids. Maxine liked to keep busy in her spare time. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and picking up bottles on the side of the road.
Maxine is survived by her children, Mary Lou McHaney, Jerry Green Jr., Rose (Alan) Yokeum; grandchildren, Sadie Yokeum, Andrea (Brad) Piepkow, Teia (Phil) Milligan, Jerry (Autumn) Green III; great grandchildren, Thomas, Caleb, Kaitlyn, Isabell, Tyler, Peyton, Quinten, Garrett, Kaydence, Adalynn, Amelia, Jace; great-great grandchild, Za' Veah. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry Green Sr.; grandchildren, Sara McHaney, Nathan McHaney; son-in-law, Tom McHaney; siblings, Baby Gettys, Tom, David, Richard, Marie, Marian, Delores, Janet.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan in loving memory of Maxine Florence Green. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral.com.
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