Maxine “Grandmomma” Willmon
April 3, 1935 - February 5, 2017

Maxine "Grandmomma" Willmon
81 of Lubbock, TX.

The Heavens have received yet another Angel, our beloved and cherished Momma and Grandmomma, Maxine Willmon. Maxine peacefully entered Heaven, due to a stroke that put her into a restful sleep with no more pain, on February 6, 2017.

Maxine was born in Roswell, New Mexico on April, 3, 1935, to Jack Allen Sr. and Ruth McLeod. She was swept off her feet in the spring of 1952, while working at the Court Café in downtown Roswell by Jack “Pop” Thomas Willmon. Maxine and Jack celebrated 52 years of marriage before she lost the love of her life in 2007.

They raised 1 son, Tommy Ray; 3 daughters: Deborah Jean, Terry Lynn, and Linda Gail and 2 grandsons: David Wayne and Michael Thomas.

Maxine loved her husband, family, good friends, and beloved poodle, Honey Bear. She was always quick to praise, slow to judge, quick to motivate with sharp, easily understood words and a snap of her finger. Her hobbies were bowling, gardening, dominoes, and cards. She was a great cook who could prepare the best meals, night or day, at the drop of a hat, for her family and friends. She was also very proud that she could drive her husband’s 18-wheeler cross country, while he slept.

She is survived by her son, Tommy and Jean Ann Willmon of Arlington, TX; daughter: Terry and Rusty Powers of Lubbock, TX and Linda Willmon of Roswell, NM; son (grandson’s): David and Stacy Kenyon of Lubbock, TX, Mike Kenyon of Lubbock, TX; brother, Gene Crutcher of Las Cruces, NM; sister-in-law, Sue and Hal Hodgson of Olympia, WA; grandchildren: Tommy Curtis Smith of Lubbock, TX, Deborah Dawn Smith of Hagerman, NM, Jimmy Willmon of Arlington, TX, Trevor Albritton of Albuquerque, NM, and Katie Scott of Arlington, TX; 7 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Jack Allen Sr. and Ruth McLeod; 2 brothers: JC Crutcher and Jack Allen McLeod Jr; the love of her life, Jack “Pop” Thomas Willmon; and her daughter, Deborah Jean Kenyon.

Services will be held in Roswell, New Mexico at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home with visitation on Friday, February 10, 2017, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Anderson Bethany Chapel, followed by a graveside service, officiated by Danny Sons.

Honorary Pallbearers are Rendell Curtis Smith, Ronnie Parker, Bill Dennis, and Johnny Luttrell.
Pallbearers are David Kenyon, Mike Kenyon, Tommy Curtis Smith, Jimmy Willmon, Trevor Albritton, Keegan Soto, Alex Kenyon, Brian Scott, and Jade Foerster.

 
All are welcome to join the family in celebrating the life of Maxine “Grandmomma” Willmon.

 
Obituary was lovingly written by Maxine’s family.

Webmaster's Note: I had the privilege and honor to have briefly known Maxine when I bowled with her at the Town And Country Bowling Center in Roswell, NM.  She was a very gruff  'she spoke her mind' but fun person.  Before meeting Maxine, I sponsored her team when she bowled with my friend Dale Bastian and then met her a few years later when I joined the team.