Ethel Maxine Forga, age 83, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 3:40 p.m., in the arms of her daughters and grandchildren. She was born February 10, 1939 in Fayetteville, Ark., to Ira and Dolly Edwards. Maxine is preceded in death by her beloved siblings Mary, Sonny, Bueford, Will, Ruben, Don, and Doris. She is survived by her children Lisa Bourke and her husband Pat, Pam Forga, and Jill Forga; her grandchildren Megan Shearin and her husband Brad, Hunter Bourke and his wife Lauren, Adam VanLaningham, and Erika Reidy; her great-grandchildren Elliotte Shearin and Case Bourke; her niece Kim Amundson and her husband Joey; many close friends, and four cats that she adored. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park.

Published October 13, 2022