V. Maxine (Chambers) Cannon
Obituary
NEWTON — V. Maxine (Chambers) Cannon, 93, died on Friday
(March 2, 2012) at Newton Medical Center in Newton.
She was a retired utility clerk for the city of Newton water
department. She had been a resident of Newton since 1944, moving from El
Dorado.
Maxine was born on April 4, 1918, in Whitewater to Victor L.
and Beulah May (Miller) Chambers. On Feb. 2, 1941, she married Woodrow W.
Cannon at her parents’ home in El Dorado, and he survives her.
Maxine was a graduate of El Dorado High School and attended
the former El Dorado Jr. College, now BCCC.
Maxine was a life member of First United Methodist Church, a
member of the United Methodist Women, Eunice Circle, Chancel Choir and a Bazaar
Chairman. She was past PTA president of Washington and South Breeze schools and
a volunteer at Newton Medical Center. She also enjoyed crocheting afghans,
creating Bazaar crafts, music and flower arranging.
Maxine is survived by her husband, Woodrow W. Cannon of
Newton; son, Larry W. and Glenva Cannon of Hutchinson; daughter, Janice M. and
Tony Decker of Wichita; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren; and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, the Rev.
Charles Cannon; brother, Vincent V. Chambers; a niece, Vicky Howell; and
great-grandson, Aaron Decker.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Petersen
Funeral Home in Newton, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel,
with the Rev. Dr. Doug Tofteland and Chaplain Beverly Grimm presiding. Burial
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Kechi Township Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church or
the American Heart Association, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
