Maxine Jeffery

Maxine Jeffery, age 70, of Benton, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010. She was born in Calico Rock, Ark. on October 20, 1940 to William Stapleton and Alma Mae (Thomas) Stapleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Orbie, Fred, Billy, and Carl Stapleton; three sisters, Mabel Lovelace, Violet Burris, Charlene (Chock) Stapleton; one son, Roger Lee Jeffery; one grandson, and one granddaughter. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of fifty-one years, Richard Jeffery; six children, Ricky Jeffery, Rhonda Wise, Robin Carico, Rodney Jeffery, Rachel Erwin, and Billy Jeffery; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Janice (Tootie) Hixson and Duran Stapleton, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Paron Church of Christ in Paron, Arkansas with Bro. Dennis Gage officiating. The family wishes to express their gratitude to those who showed Maxine love and friendship throughout the years. Cremation arrangements provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.