Maxine was born in Liberty, Missouri to Fred and Edith Adams. She graduated from high school and went on to business college. After graduating, she went to work for Cooks Paint and Varnish. Maxine married Jack Lehman, they had two boys Gary D. Lehman and Chris E. Lehman. Maxine shared the last 42 years with her companion, Robert S Clark.
Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Edith Adams; sister, Mary Odor; brothers, Jess Carey and Everett Adams; sons, Gary Lehman (of KC) and Chris Lehman (of Kearney); grandson, Matthew Lehman (of KC); niece’s, Darlene (Pinky) Odor and Joann Odor.
Maxine is survived by her companion, Robert S Clark; daughter-in-law, Debbie Kendrick; grandson’s, Gary Lehman and Tim Lehman; niece’s, Linda (Ray) Wilson, Maxine Lawhon, Jackie Kay O’dell, and Bonnie Jean Odor; nephew, Ralph Odor.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Maxine's memory may be made to St. Luke's Hospice, https://www.saintlukeskc.org/home-hospice-care?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkIGKBhCxARIsAINMioLeI4xoQ8kXJi8azodWFDIveMAV6PlWROC1b0xj8JIUdpPcKzG5qcgaAgG9EALw_wcB.
The family would like to say “Thank You” to St Luke’s Hospice for their care and compassion during a difficult time.