F. Maxine Manion Watkinns, 88, died August 24, 2013 at her daughter's home in Augusta, Kansas. She was born March 15, 1925 to Clara Rieshman and John F. Manion in Merriam, Kansas. On September 5, 1942 she married James Watkins in South Park, Kansas. James passed away on November 8, 1997.
Maxine had many hobbies including reading, a strong love for music, and she played several instruments. Her strongest love was spendiing time with her granddhileen as she loved her family dearly.
She was active in the Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron in the Newton and Marion chapters, as well as Grand Representaative for the Grand Chapter of Kansas on two different occasions.
As a youth she attended the Methodist Church and was a former member of several First Christian Churches and served as a Sunday School teacher for many years.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her spouose; two brothers, Harold and Howard Manioon and infant sister, Shirley Mae Manion.
Survivors include three children; Joanne (Chuck) Carpenter, Maidens, Virginia; Stephen Watkins, Newton and Jeri (Dan) Biehler, Augusta; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral will be Friday, August 30 at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton with burial in the Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, Kansas.
1925 - 2013 (88 years)