Aretta Dewaine Maxwell's Obituary
Aretta D. Maxwell, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away October 25, 2021 at The Loft of Rock Springs, Decatur, IL.
Aretta was born February 5, 1937 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Gail and Esther (Snyder) Blair. She married Ray E. Maxwell in Shelbyville, IL.
Aretta loved Thrift store shopping, yard sales, and loved cooking for others. She was known to be an extremely talented pianist, who learned to play by ear.
Surviving are her children, Tonya Forsyth (Chuck) of Ocala, FL, Ronda Eveland of Decatur, IL, Marvin Maxwell of Decatur, IL, Don Maxwell (Tammy) of Maroa, IL; brother, Fred Blair (Mildred) of Lawrenceville, IL; grandchildren, Blaire and Blaine Eveland, Gage Johnson and several great grandchildren.
Private service will be at a later date.
The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Aretta.
Condolences may be left to her family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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