Maxine Elizabeth Pursell's Obituary
Maxine Elizabeth Pursell, age 92, of Pinckneyville, IL passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 9:21 p.m. in Fair Acres Nursing Home, DuQuoin, IL. Maxine was born on July 13, 1916 in St. Johns, IL, a daughter to John and Lauretta (Keeling) Tucker. On January 27, 1935, she married Elmer A. Pursell and he preceded her in death on April 15, 1977. She was a homemaker and assisted in her husband's insurance business. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL, was a Sunday school teacher for many years and was a former member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed quilting and flower gardening but her life revolved around her family. Survivors include two sons: Jim (Janet) Pursell of Herrin, IL, and Don (Connie) Pursell of Buena Vista, AR, a former daughter-in-law: Jo Pursell of Portland, OR, nine grandchildren: Heather Reickelman, Robert Opp, Jr., Nathan Opp, Amanda Gerck, Jennifer Jill Pursell, Reese Pursell, James R. Pursell, Jr., Keith Pursell, and Matt Pursell, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a daughter: Betty Sue Opp. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Tim Bauersachs officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at the First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Cemetery.
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