Maxine Emmer Firkins
October 16, 1926 - June 29, 2013
Residence: Monticello ( formerly of Edmonton, Kentucky ), Indiana
Died: Saturday, June 29, 2013
Location: 4:40 p.m., at the Whispering Pines Rehabilitation Center of Monticello, Indiana
Age: 86
Date of Birth: Saturday, October 16, 1926
Birth place:
Father: Will Bunch
Mother: Elmer
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Lived in the Monticello, Indiana, community for the last several years, coming from Edmonton, Kentucky
Funeral Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m. New Liberty Cemetery in Edmonton, Kentucky, 42129
Clergy: Brother Gary Richardson of the Church of Christ at Randolph near Wisdom.
Burial will take place:
In the New Liberty Cemetery in Edmonton, Kentucky.
Visitation will be:
Gathering of Family and Friends at 2:00 p.m. July 13, 2013 at the New Liberty Cemetery in Edmonton, Kentucky
Biographical Information:
Maxine had lived in the Monticello area for over 15 years coming from Edmonton, Kentucky. She attended the Church of Christ while in Kentucky. Maxine enjoyed playing Bingo and going on the bus to the senior citizens center in Kentucky. She use to help her late husband Baker on the farm where they had milked cows for several years. She was an amazing cook and was always trying to feed everybody.
Special Services: Butler Funeral Home will be assisting the family in Kentucky; (270) 432-2231, 201 East Street, P.O. Box 117 Edmonton, KY 42129
Memorial Information: may be given to the Family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral homes.
Marriage Information: Married to Riley Baker Firkins. He died in 1988.
Survivors include:
Daughter, Betty Stiltz of Monticello, Indiana; Son, Fred Lee (wife Maggie) Firkins of Monticello, Indiana;Nine (9) Grandchildren;Three (3) Step-Grandchildren;Ten (10) Great-Grandchildren;Two (2) Step-Grandchildren;Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nieces, Great Nephews, and Cousins.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Will and Elmer Bunch;Husband, Riley "Baker" Firkins;Son,A. Howard Firkins;Two (2) Grandchildren and One (1) Step-Grandchild;Five (5) Sisters;Three (3) Brothers.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.