Maxine Frances McMaster

Maxine, better known as Frankie was born a twin in Creelsboro, Kentucky to Fred Cleo Garner

and Betty Murphy Garner. She was the last survivor of her eleven brothers and sisters. Maxine

was proud of the fact that her family, the Garners came to America around 1770. Frankie had a

joyful childhood playing in the family tobacco fields. Her father had purchased a school bus as

the family car and their house was always filled with children and friends. After Maxine

graduated from high school, she and a sister followed her brother who was in the Army to New

York. It was there that Frankie met James David McMaster or as she called him Jimmy D.

After dating for 3 weeks they got married and were married for over 70 years. After JD was

honorably discharged from the Air Force, they went to Texas where he enrolled at Texas A&M.

Frankie got her cosmetology license and had fun styling hair. She used to say she earned her

Mrs. at A&M. From there they lived in San Antonio, Seguin, Edinburg, Houston and retiring on

their farm in Cypress Texas. Frankie and J.D. were married for over 70 years and spent nearly

every day together working and enjoying life to the fullest. They had various businesses over

the years including McMaster’s hair salon, McMaster’s Rice Hull Compost, McMaster’s Nursery

and Blackberries of Houston. Frankie loved her family, and friends. She was always a fighter

for what she thought was right.

Survived by daughter, Susan McMaster Turell, and husband, David J. Turell, M.D. Brother in

law, Marshall (Tootie) McMaster and wife, Pauline. Nephews: John Paul McMaster and wife,

Karen, daughter Morgan, Neil McMaster and wife, Mary, and Father Brian McMaster. Niece:

Jean Grawemeyer and husband, Ron. Special thanks to Elda Reyna for the love and care

given to Frankie. Elda made Frankie’s days at Spring Cypress special. Additional thanks to her

physician, Dr. Kelly Englund, for my Mom’s longevity and care. She truly loved and watched

over my Mom like she was her family. I can not thank Elda and Dr Kelly enough for helping

make my Mom’s last year full of love.

Visitation with the family will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road, Houston, Texas 77055. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas 77079.

Contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.waltripfuneraldirectors.com for the McMaster family.