Maxine Mooney

Maxine Ruby Mooney of LaCygne, Kansas died quietly at her beloved home, with family at her side on February 18, 2013. She was born on October 10, 1921, the daughter of Earl and Ida Holt Miller. Maxine married Harry Norton, Jr. June 14, 1942 in Paola, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1962. To this union two children were born, Jim and Beverly. Maxine married Harold Mooney, Jr. on October 28, 1966, in LaCygne, Kansas. Maxine went back to school following the death of her first husband and started her own business. For 35 years Maxine owned and operated Maxine''s Beauty Salon. She was an active member of the LaCygne United Methodist Church, Delta Sigma Chi, Bridge Clubs, P.E.O Chapter CV, a 4-H leader and Sunday school teacher. Harold and Maxine enjoyed traveling. A favorite destination was Alaska and they traveled there frequently. In addition to her many responsibilities, Maxine found great satisfaction in homemaking and caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She hosted many family gatherings and was known for her fabulous pies and homemade ice cream. Gardening was her passion and she found beauty in all of God''s creation. She was an accomplished needlepoint artist and the family cherishes the lovely pieces she has given to them. Maxine lived an exceptional life and leaves an indelible legacy on the many that loved her. We are especially grateful to her wonderful caregivers and to the Olathe Medical Center hospice team. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Harry and Glen Miller, and two sisters in-law, Barbara and Meleese Miller, niece Nancy Jo Miller Steely and stepson, Robert L. Mooney. She is survived by her husband, Harold, a son, Jim Norton and wife Carol of Lake Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Beverly Norton Awalt and husband John of Fairfield, Texas; a stepson, Larry Mooney and wife Jeanette of Paola, Kansas; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and three nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held 3 PM Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, LaCygne Chapel. Private family inurnment will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery, LaCygne. The family suggests contributions to LaCygne United Methodist Church or LaCygne Public Library. c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, LaCygne, KS 66040. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, LaCygne Chapel.

Service Information

Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 3:00pm, Schneider Funeral Homes & Crematory, LaCygne Chapel

Interment Details

Oak Lawn Cemetery