Maxine Reid

Maxine Reid of Midland, Texas went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2018. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Midland, Texas with Rev. Don Reid officiating.Mary Maxine Freeman was born October 2, 1923 in Elmer, Oklahoma to James Jackson Freeman and Altus Oleva (Williams) Freeman. She married James Clayton Reid in 1942. They resided in Electra, Texas until his death in 1971.She is survived by one son, Rev. Donald E. Reid and wife, Barbara; one granddaughter, LaJuan Reid Holster and husband, David; three grandsons, Rex Reid and wife Tammy, Stephen Reid and wife Tracey, Michael Reid and wife Verna; eight great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; and former daughter-in-law, Joyce Reid.In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Oleta Lanham and Louise Craighead.Maxine, known to everyone who loved her simply as “Granny,” worked as a nurse’s aide and private duty caregiver for over 40 years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and needlework. Her greatest joy came from caring for her family. She was a member of the Baptist church.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,