Maxine M. Meyer Smith Center, Kansas Obituary

Maxine M. Meyer

Maxine (Fisher) Meyer was born January 6, 1924 in Clay Center, Kansas to Earl D. Fisher and Carrie (Hahn) Fisher. She passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the age of 98. Maxine attended Country Elementary School and graduated from Clay Center Community High School in 1941. On September 12, 1942 she married Richard Meyer and they celebrated 66 years of married life. She was a homemaker until 1964 when she was employed at the Smith County State Bank & Trust Company starting as a Teller and retiring as Vice President and Trust Officer. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church serving in most of the offices in the church and the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Smith Center Business & Professional Women and Chapter AE of PEO. She served on the Smith Center Library Board for several years. Her focus was always on her home and family, and she was very proud of the achievements of her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, grandson Joshua Yenne, three brothers and a sister. Left to celebrate her life are her children Gary (Mary) Meyer, Huntley, IL, Kenneth (Suzanne) Meyer, Prescott, AZ, Diane Meyer, Lawrence, Kathy (Jack) Yenne, Smith Center; nine grandchildren Yancy (Krista) Meyer, Michael (Kim) Meyer, Chris (Becky) Meyer, Sarah Strydom, Bekah Phelan, Kate (Duane) Crafton, Carrie (Scott) Laker, Erin (Theron) Johnson, Lindsay Yenne and Fiancé Jeromy Meredith, Dylan, Sam, Sierra, Molly, Caitlin, Emma, Lillian, Ruan, Owen, Gavin, Grace, Ella, Cora, and Logan. Other relatives and friends.
January 6, 1924 - July 1, 202201/06/192407/01/2022
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Cathy Relihan
September 22, 2022
Q: How would you describe Maxine to someone who had never met them?

A: It saddened me to hear that the world lost one of its greatest ambassadors of grace and kindness. Her legacy is laced with it from the very beginnings when I met one of my be... Continue Reading
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Deanna Nech
September 22, 2022
I admired Maxine for many qualities, but one of the greatest was her enthusiasm for reading and for learning. I doubt that there was a book in the church library that she had not read, and I loved listening to her talk about them. I benefited many times from her wisdom ... Continue Reading
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Beth and Monica
July 14, 2022
Grandmothers hold such a special place in our hearts! Sending our love and prayers to you and your family! (for Carrie Laker)
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July 12, 2022
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    • Lana Ratliff
    July 6, 2022
    So sad to see this; Maxine was a wonderful lady and I so enjoyed talking and working with her in PEO when I lived in Smith Center. Prayers and warm thoughts to her family during this sad time.
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    Marsha Sealock-Weber
    July 4, 2022
    "Deepest Condolences" to her family & friends!! 🙏💞🙏
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    Anne Hickert Kingsbury
    July 3, 2022
    What a lovely and gracious lady!!
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    Deanna Newberry
    July 3, 2022
    So sorry for your loss
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    Dennis Lull
    July 3, 2022
    So sorry to hear of Maxine’s passing. My sympathies Kathy and to all the families.
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