Maxine "Kelly" Transue

Maxine "Kelly" Transue obituary

Maxine "Kelly" Transue

Maxine Transue Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro on Oct. 6, 2025.
Maxine Transue, a resident of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully in Ruston on October 3, 2025, at the age of 87. A 1956 graduate of Jonesboro-Hodge High School, Maxine devoted her life to caring for her family and home. She found joy in sewing, nurturing her beautiful flower garden, and worshiping the Lord as a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Jonesboro.

Maxine is survived by her son, John Wayne Fitzpatrick; grandson, Kenny Wayne Fitzpatrick; sister, Faye Schmidt; cousin, Ann Fitzpatrick Henderson (Sammy); special niece, Melanie (Free) Ford (Todd); daughter-in-law, Paula K. Landreneau (Bob); brother-in-law, Charles Free; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvel and Robbie Gray; first husband, Wayne Fitzpatrick; second husband , George Transue; son, Kenneth Ray Fitzpatrick; sister, Merlene Free; Grandparents, John R. and Laura Gray.

As per Maxine's wishes, she will be cremated. The family will announce their plans for her memorial service at a later date.

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