Ella Maxine King of Heavener, Oklahoma (formerly of Madera, California) was born March 7, 1924 in Conway, Arkansas to Thomas Monroe and Ella Mable (Handy) Padgett and passed away November 30, 2021 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 97.
She is survived by:
Three daughters:
Betty Barker of Madera, California
Patricia Toler of Heavener, Oklahoma
Pam Tune of Madera, California
Six grandchildren:
Carrie Bridges, Bryan Tune, Nick Barker, Kim Heisdorf, Jennifer Tune, and Brody Cipro
Eight great-grandchildren:
Emilee Boese, Liam Bridges, Lila Bridges, Madalyn Tune, Haley Tune, Mac Barker, Samuel Tune-Lasseigne, and Piper Tune-Lasseigne
Several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Royce Lee King; one son, Royce Eugene King; three sisters, Alma Shumake, Jacksie Lowery, and Imagine Steel; and one brother, Bill Padgett. Maxine was a homemaker and a member of Forrester Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Graveside service will be at the Madera Cemetery in Madera, California. Burial will follow under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
To sign Maxine’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.