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Charlene Maxwell Obituary

Charlene and John were inseparable in life, nor could they be separated by death itself. John went to be with the Lord less than 2 weeks ago and is now joined by his wife. On this Sunday they will be celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary together in heaven. Charlene Lyell Maxwell, 84, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at her home. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a native of Paris, TN. Charlene was a devoted member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved sewing and gardening. Her greatest joy was helping family and friends. Survived by daughters, Debbie Maxwell Gough and her husband Rick Gough and Lynda Maxwell Adams; son, David Maxwell; grandchildren, Brandon Adams, Allison Adams Kunjappy and her husband Raj Kunjappy, Kacie Maxwell and Sarah Maxwell; great-grandchild, Ryder Kunjappy; eight nieces and nephews; a sister and her husband, Joan and Dan Alford of Kokomo, MS, a brother in law and his wife, Elwood and Connie Maxwell of Springville, TN; and her beloved pet, C.P. Preceded in death by her loving husband John Maxwell, parents, Edgar and Hilda Smith Lyell. Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 6 pm to 8 pm and will resume at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 17510 Monitor Ave., Baton Rouge, on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 10 am until religious service at 11 am, conducted by Dr. Juliet Spencer. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 17510 Monitor Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70817. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 19 to Mar. 21, 2014.
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Debbie, this may be a hard time for you now, but do know there is a bright future ahead. Just knowing your parents are at peace hand in hand with the Lord. They are never gone, just ahead of you and their loved ones waiting on the other side. I loss my mom in 06, but I get to visit with her so often in my dreams. It is so real and such a comfort knowing she is that close. Keeping you and yours in prayer, Love - Carol Martone

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