Maxine Mize, 101, of Smithville passed from this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.  She was born June 29, 1922, in Walnut Ridge to the late Homer and Nelly (Crabtree) Davis. She was united in marriage to Homer Mize on February 15, 1953, in Newark, Arkansas. She was a teacher for many years during her lifetime and was also a cattle farmer. She was a member of the Smithville United Methodist Church.  Maxine was also a member of the EHC and Eastern Star. Maxine lived a fulfilling life, living to be almost 102 years of age at her home.

In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Homer Mize; brothers, Paul Davis and Grover Davis; sister, Adda Sue Davis.

She is survived by her son, Max Mize and wife Jane of Calamine; grandchildren, Jill Mize, Wyndi Ratliff, and Philisha Smith; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Smithville United Methodist Church in Smithville.  Funeral services will follow immediately at 11 a.m. with Harold Russell and Michael Dodson officiating. Special music will be played by Darlene Moore.  Interment will follow in Smithville Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Skeeter Justice, David Davis, Jeremy Davis, Sloan Durham, Kirk Ratliff, and Doug Smith.

Honorary pallbearers are Nathan Davis, Jeff Douglas, Daniel Sullins, Oren Ladding, Joe Wallis, Clint Seamans, Josh Huff, Brad Maxwell, Russ Cureton, Paul Carter, Robert King, Carl Balentine, Jackie Crews, and Ron Rose.