Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm at Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 Bell St. Memorial service will be held Friday, October 23, 2:00 pm at Amarillo Deaf Church 3817 Holiday, Amarillo TX 79109. Burial will be private.
Maydell was born March 29, 1927 to Nellie and Bryant Pope, on the family ranch, in Lovington, NM. She graduated from Lovington High School in 1944 and Eastern New Mexico University in 1970. In June 1946 she attend The Stamps-Baxter Music School, in Dallas, and meet a boy from Alabama, Clarence Pope. They married Sept 28, 1946 and were married 67 years. She was a librarian, musician, seamstress and homemaker for many years. A woman of grace, kindness and encouragement, she was a picture of faithfulness, not only to her husband and family, but also to her beloved Jesus. She loved God’s Word. She was taken home to be with Him on October 17, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, infant son, Nathan, parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister.
She is survived by her son, Norman and wife Judy of Armour, SD, daughter Nelva and husband Wayne Swopes of Amarillo. Grandchildren, Kevin and Susan Pope, Kaylee and Tom Weldon, Jared and Megan Swopes, Melanie and Brancent Lyons, Kendal and Ginny Pope and Great grandchildren; Jessica, Kody, Katie, Simon, Jacob, Brayden, and Jameson.
The family thanks the staff at Moore assisted living for their loving care of our Noni and giving her the extra ice cream she always wanted.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to Amarillo Deaf Church or The Gideons international.
The family request those attending the memorial wear mask out of love and respect for others in attendance.
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