Maxine Ethelen Walker Gosnell, 80, Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Cox South Hospital. She was born September 1, 1932 in Galena, MO.
Her parents were Thomas Jefferson and Maxine "Lit" Ragsdale Walker of Galena Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Joe Gosnell and seven brothers and sisters.
Her surviving family includes two children, Susan Jo Eubanks and Thomas Lee Eubanks both of Springfield. Four grandchildren Travis Moore, Heather Moore, Matthew Eubanks all of Springfield and Megan Eubanks of New York, New York. Maxine had one great grandchild, Isaiah. A surviving brother Perry Walker of Dunlap, Ill. A special niece "Booner" along with many nieces, nephews, in-laws and so many wonderful friends throughout her life.
Family and friends were her life; she never met a stranger and was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. The time spent with her children and grandchildren were the most cherish moments of her life.
Maxine's family would like to invite friends to come help "Celebrate Her Life" Monday June 24, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Springfield Community Room, 5324 S. Kissick Ave Springfield, MO 65804.
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