Maxine Harding was born on June 27, 1931 to Jack Ellis and Annie Mae Ivery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, son Clarence Harding, one brother, and one sister Wilma Jean Knight. She attended school in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She also attended church faithfully. Maxine was employed at Cole's Nursing Center, Guthrie Job Corps Center and loved being a foster parent. Maxine leaves to cherish her memory: Five granddaughters; SanJuana (Tisha) Harding, Magdelena (Maggie) Harding, Delma Maxine Harding, Tymara Lynn Harding, Emelda Precious Harding. Nieces and nephews, Jacqueline (Jackie) Richard, Don Richard and Carolyn (Nay) Richard. A host of great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.