of Jonesboro, AR
October 25, 1917 - March 7, 2020
Maxine Elva Wardlow, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, March 7th, at Craighead Nursing Home at the age of 102.
She was born October 25, 1917, in Calico Rock to John and Cora Ball. She was one of seven children. Maxine grew up during the Great Depression. She worked in the cotton fields and enjoyed cooking and working in the garden.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Wardlow; and her six siblings.
She is survived by two sons, A.L. Wardlow and Norman Wardlow, and one daughter, Carol (Jimmy) Cox, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 10th, 2:30 pm, at Pine Hill Cemetery with Rick Clark officiating.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Mike Cox, Shaun Cox, Michael Cox, Cameron Cox, Chris Wardlow, and Kevin Cox.
Visitation will precede from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W Washington Ave Jonesboro, Arkansas.