Maxine Malone Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Maxine Malone, age 92, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Herrin Hospital of Herrin, IL. She was born at the family home in Saline County, IL, on Friday, August 11, 1922, the daughter of Loren Albert and Doris E. (Gogue) French. Her parents had been married for twenty years before she was born. Maxine was united in marriage to John Oral Malone on August 11, 1938, in Morganfield, KY and together they shared over seventy-one years of marriage until his death on March 12, 2010. Earlier in her lifetime she worked outside of the home at various jobs with her last employment with Fox Laundry in Marion. The majority of her lifetime she remained at home seeing to the needs of her family and managing her home. In 1968, she moved to Marion with her family and it was then she joined Aldersgate United Methodist Church of Marion and was actively involved until her health declined. She also was a member of the United Methodist Women and served as Social Chairman of the church for many years, overseeing all of the many social events. Maxine helped design the kitchen in the church’s new Abundant Life Center and in 1982, on Easter Sunday held the first social in the newly built center. Maxine cherished her family and many friends and was known as being a “people person” never meeting a stranger and always considering other peoples’ feelings and needs over her own. She will be fondly remembered by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her daughter, Thelma Jean Malone of Marion; special family member, Peyton Lee Jones and his fiancé, Serissa M. Garcia along with their daughter, Sophia Rose Jones all of Marion; other Malone family members, Brenda Nance and her husband, Murriel of Mt. Vernon, IL, Judy Thompson and her husband, Elbert of Carrier Mills, IL and Dale Malone and his wife, Barbara of Marion, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and cousin, Ruth Patton. Arrangements for Maxine Malone were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The time of the visitation for family and friends was from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6th at the funeral home. Visitation resumed again at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, located at 1201 N. Fair St., Marion, IL, on Tuesday April 7, 2015, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Maxine’s life was presented to the family and friends. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Tim Ozment and Rev. James Slone presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Judy Hopkins and organist, Sharon Disney. Special vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” as a congregational hymn, led by Charles McCollum and accompanied by pianist, Judy Hopkins and organist, Sharon Disney and “I’ll Fly Away” and “I’ll Meet You In the Morning” both by Charles McCollum with pianist, Judy Hopkins accompanying. Interment followed next to her husband, John in Dillingham Cemetery, located near Corinth, IL, in Williamson County. Pallbearers were George Sheppard, Bill Cook, Jim Bales, Bill Dutton, Stephen Smith and Frank Crosson. After the service the family and friends gathered back at Aldersgate United Methodist Church for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Aldersgate United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund” or “Hospice of Southern Illinois” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home and the church. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Maxine Malone

August 11, 1922 - April 2, 2015