
08/03/2025
Maxine C. Fletcher
Ms Maxine Fletcher aka mom Granny grams was born on July 24th 1934 and peacefully made her way to heaven at Hopewest Care Center on July 29th 2025. She is survived by her sons James “JJ” and Keith, daughter Debbie, daughter in law Tammy Fletcher, grandchildren mollie Maggie jamie Jeremiah and Jordan, her sister in law Virginia Coates , many nieces and nephews, Teena, Tony, Tammy and so many to name. She is preceded in death by her spouse Jim Sr , James and Mollie Coates and her daughter Terri and so many friends in Christ.
Maxine Fletcher through her life raised her family from the south states to California to her favorite place Arizona and then settled in Palisade Colorado. She and her late husband Jim Sr built the family business, JayMax Sales, down by the Colorado River there. The business was a success and thrived for over 30 years. Within those walls and rooms, so many friends were made. The greatest success in her eyes was employing many and building foundations and friendships that would continue through to the end of her life. She enjoyed game and tea time with many friends from her southern baptist church, cooking, potlucks, outings with her family at various places through town. She also enjoyed singing at church. She loved to travel far and wide and be out and eat the best food. It was there she also longed for, desired and enjoyed time with others. Maxine never forgot what it felt like to “still feel small when you stand beside the ocean” or to enjoy a mountain sunset or full moon. She loved her dog Libby and her southern music and country, patriotic ways !. Ms Maxine or “Mut” was never afraid to face challenges in life including her latest illness. She could advocate for those in need and offer a hand out. Her faith in God was the basis of her existence and she spread that message to all who surrounded her. We will never forget her Fish fries, fried chicken, potato salad, banana pudding, peaches n cream , or her touch to the grits she stirred, or any dish she made ! No one could scramble an egg or filet a fish or snap a pea quite like her! …..
Maxine, also, recently enjoyed social media time, coloring apps and to her latest philosophy on life being compared to a train ride. I hope you all can take this from her …..
Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers , requiring that we give the best of ourselves .
The mystery to everyone is , we do not know at which station we , ourselves , will step down .. So we must live in the best way , love , forgive and offer the best of who we are .
Keep Maxine's spirit alive, live your life to the fullest and eat the cake !
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