Maxine Johnson November 05, 1932 - November 10, 2018

November 16, 2018

Maxine Johnson, 86, of Elmer passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, MO.

Maxine was born on November 5, 1932 at Ethel, a daughter of Brown A. and Dearie M. (Kelley) Biswell. She was united in marriage on June 9, 1950 at Macon to Eugene L. Johnson, who preceded her in death on March 31, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Matthew Koonce; son-in-law, Steve Koonce; sisters, Viola Samuels, Vera Atkins, Lavon Rhoades, Veneta Smith; brothers, Junior and Harold Biswell; some nieces and nephews.

Maxine is survived by 4 children: Cindy Koonce of Elmer; Rick (Donna) Johnson of Jefferson City, MO, Steven (Robin) Johnson of Holts Summit, MO, and Jason Johnson of Moberly; 5 grandchildren: Melissa (John) Howe, Megan (Andy) Godsey, Marty Johnson, Corey Johnson and Krenan Johnson; great-grandchildren: Justin & Masen Howe, Parker & Lucas Long and Dean Godsey; 2 sisters: Doris Berry of Kirkwood, MO and Lydia Swearingen of Galesburg, IL; 1 uncle; Charles (Janet) Kelley of Macon and 1 aunt; Irene Anspach of Ethel; other relatives and friends.

Maxine was a graduate of the Ethel High School and lived all her life in the Ethel and Elmer communities. She loved gardening, getting together with her family and going dancing. Maxine was a member of the Elmer Christian Church.

A family graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 17 at the Elmer Cemetery. Maxine's wish was to be cremated and no visitation will be held. Larry Fletcher of Elmer will officiate the service.

Maxine requested no flowers and memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Elmer Cemetery and can be mailed to Cindy Koonce at 21905 St. Hwy J Elmer, MO 63538.

Elliott Funeral Home of Atlanta handled the arrangements.