To my sweet, dear Aunt Maxine,
You were a light in the darkness to so many people and an absolute joy to be around.  You've made such an impression in my life and its so hard to say goodbye.  I love you, for your patience with us, and for just you being you.  Heaven gained a beautiful angel on October 8th.  Although we are very saddened to see you go, your heart and soul will live on in those you shared it with.   Give the family up there my love, Aunt Max.  Until that beautiful day we meet again, I'll be thinking of the memories we've shared . 

Love always,
Your great niece Catherine Owens Martinez

You will be gladly missed. I bet you are having a great reunion up there in Heaven with all of your loved ones that have gone before you. You have been a great aunt to Cathy and Amy. I am not married to your nephew any more but you will always be Aunt Maxine to me.

We will miss her smiling face - but know deep in our hearts she is right where she wants to be - with her saviour Jesus Christ - watching over us.  Thank you Maxine for being a wonderful neighbor and dear friend. We have truly been blessed to have you in our lives.
Bob & Melanie Russell

I will forever be grateful for the impression this woman left on my life. You are home now. Love & peace always,  Grandma.

So sad to hear of the passing of this sweet lady.  I grew up with her in Spring Branch Christian Church and loved her as part of my family.  So glad that she will be united with her loving husband Chuck and rejoicing at the feet of Jesus.

She is still here in my heart and she would laugh because I just burned my english muffin!  We've shared 30 years and even though the last 2 have been tough, I love her with all my soul and could not have asked for a better mother-in-law. She treated me like the daughter she never had.  She would not want us to be sad, for this is what she lived for.  Hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away...

May the God of all comfort provide the bereaved family with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss. Psalms 83:18.

These photos of Aunt Maxine show exactly what type of person she was. Talk about a ZEST for life! I will miss her deeply.
Troy Burgess

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Beautiful lady! Always smiling and the first to give you a hug at a family reunion.  She will be missed!  Love and prayers for all family members.

I will miss my Aunt Maxine. We talked on the phone all the time. She was a wonderful Aunt to me. I will remember all of the years we all got together.
My mom Evelyn, Aunt Wessie, & Aunt Jewel were very close to Maxine.

Love to her family,
Jackie Waneck, Chapman, Soileau

My deepest and sincerest condolences on Maxine's passing from this early home.  She was one of the most gracious ladies I ever had the pleasure of knowing and was a delightful cousin.  May God bless you all and hold you close to give you comfort.  We will all miss her beautiful smile and her warmth.  

Love to all,

OBITUARY

Verna "Maxine" Owens Rawls

January 16, 1928 – October 8, 2015

Waltrip Funeral Directors

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