Maxine Newsome (nee Deskins), age 90, of Gary, IN passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. She is survived by her five loving children: Yvonne Newsome, Joyce (Jim) High, Tim Newsome, Katie Mitchell and Chet Newsome; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Newsome was preceded in death by her husband, James Riley; son, Garry Lynn; both parents, and all her siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 1, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road) Highland, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home with additional visitation Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (time of service) at the funeral home. Please visit: www.kuiperfh.com.