Maxine G. Harris age 96, of Trufant, passed away Friday, February 03, 2012 in Muskegon. She was born January 23, 1916 in Nunica, Michigan, the daughter of James & Nellie (Demull) Wildey. Maxine was a life member of Heritage Village at Montcalm Community College and the Trufant Order of the Eastern Star, was a member of the Montcalm County Extension for 7 years, member of the Montcalm Literacy Council – Montcalm Area Reading Council, was an elementary reading mentor in Greenville, member of the Montcalm County Retired Teachers, graduate of Union High School, graduated of Western Michigan University and taught for 27 years. She is survived by her daughter Beverly Harris of Holton; 5 grandchildren Laurie Frein of North Muskegon, Larry Miller of Holton, Ronald & (Anna) Harris, Jr. of Lake Odessa, Amy & (Jason) Rausch of Trufant and Kimberly & (Tony) Conard of Lowell; 7 great grandchildren Mindy and Chad Frein, Gordon & Conner Rausch, Mariah and Ryan Harris and Sydney Conard; daughter in law Diana Harris and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ned Harris and son Ron W. Harris, Sr. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. According to her wishes there will be no visitation. Private family viewing will be held. Burial will be in Little Denmark Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Maxine’s name to the Harbor House Hospice in Muskegon.

 

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  • Julie Bosworth(Sunday, February 05 12 04:23 pm EST)

    It saddens me to hear of the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Maxine was my 3rd grade teacher and she remained my teacher and friend throught out the years. Even thought I no longer live in MI one of the highlights of coming back every summer was to make sure I visited in person with Maxine. Myself being a teacher as she was, we would sit and talk about education as well as your family and mine. We would always talk about her dear friend my mother, Dorothy Merlington as well. With Maxine's passing I know God has another angel and peace be with your and your families.

  • Mike Whitney(Tuesday, February 07 12 04:27 pm EST)

    Being a former student of Mrs. Harris I couldn't help but be saddened by her passing. She was helpful for me and many others in learning the many socializing skills needed in later life. Although it has been over 50 years since i've had her as a teacher I still clearly remember the day we students heard our voices recorded by a tape recorder. The other students sounded normal, but could it be I sounded like that?

  • Marcia Ward(Tuesday, February 07 12 07:32 pm EST)

    Thinking of your loss as I remember the friendships between our Mothers.

  • Cathy Krebs Cornell(Wednesday, February 08 12 08:29 am EST)

    I loved having Mrs. Harris as a teacher in grade school. She was always smiling and had such a happy spirit. My condolences to her family

  • Cathie Stall(Sunday, March 11 12 11:30 am EDT)

    We worked together at Heritage Village. I learned so much from her and enjoyed every minute. I feeel so lucky to have known her.

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