“Cappy” Emma Kathryn Maxwell passed away in her home on June 10, 2011, in Deer Park, Texas at the age of 88. She was born on June 16, 1922, in Silvis, Illinois, the only daughter to Elza McCord Maxwell and Helen Frances Merris. Emma is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, E. Merris Maxwell and William Dean Maxwell. She is survived by four nieces, Pamela Bowers and her husband Kenneth; Cheryl Maxwell; Linda Maxwell and her husband Sam Crawford; August Lee Maxwell; one great niece, Tiffanie Bowers; two great nephews, Jesse Maxwell Crawford and Gared Maxwell Crawford; one great-great niece, Madison Bowers; and one great-great nephew, Tyler Dean Huffman.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 13, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. Private family Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Cappy may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030.
Online memorial tributes may be shared with the family at www.grandviewfunerals.com