of Sheridan, AR
March 12, 1927 - July 15, 2025
On July 15, 2025, Faye Maxine Keown was greeted by Jesus and is in heaven today singing her favorite songs with her precious hugs for all her people.
Maxine was born March 12, 1927, in Judsonia, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Lillie Swan. She was 98 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Dennis Keown, a lifelong farmer of Lee County, Arkansas, three brothers, one sister, two sons, and a granddaughter.
Maxine and Dennis were devoted to their three children, Brenda Joyce (Cheney), John Wayne, and Horace Dale. Maxine loved her extended family and, at last count, had 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
After her children got older, Maxine worked with Dr. Thomas Cremeen and Dr. Robert Hayes in Marianna. She loved and was loved by many in the community.
She lived her life for the Lord and was baptized August 7, 2007. She was a member of Harvestland Church in Moro, where services will be officiated by Pastor Mike Sanders at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Burial services will follow at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Arkansas. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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9 Condolence(s)
Joanne Webb & Butch Jones
Friday, July 18, 2025
Brenda & Family and Matt & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Maxine was a great lady. Everybody loved her. Thoughts and prayers for you all. Tony sends his condolences also.
Jimmy &Vivian Bryant
Thursday, July 17, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Great Lady ❤️she was my nanny also work with her for many years at Dr. Cremeen offfice she always lived her life to the fullest she will truly be miss.Fly High NANNY❤️❤️❤️
Debbie Alldredge Fike
Thursday, July 17, 2025
I'm sorry very sorry for your loss. I always thought a lot of Ms Maxine. I loved her beautiful smile. Prayers for all of the family.
Lila Thompson
Thursday, July 17, 2025
So sorry for your loss of your mother and grandmother! Sending prayers for you all.
Dink and Linda Rice
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Maxine was such a sweet lady. I met her at Haynes baptist church. I always looked forward to seeing her and Jeanette. As Christians, we know she is now with our Lord
Romona Jackson
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
I will never forget her laughter or that smile! May God bless her family with fond memories, comfort, and much love.
Vicky J Graves
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So very sorry for the loss of your families' mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Much love, Vicky Graves
Linda Cheney
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Brenda and girls, I am so sorry for your loss.
Thomas and Ande Swan
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
We will miss our Summer visits to Aunt Maxine's home through the years! We are praying for all of the Family through this difficult time. We were truly blessed to have her in our lives through the years. We will hold on to so many precious memories of our precious Aunt Maxine. Sending love to all of the Family.
Love always,
Thomas and Ande Swan 🙏🙏🙏