Maymie Florence Atkinson, was born March 9th, 1928, in Perry, Oklahoma to Wilson and Minniola Sears Atkinson, Sr.

She attended Blaine Public schools, graduating in 1949. Maymie received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood development from Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa OK in 1977. Maymie was a very hard worker, starting with being a nanny/housekeeper in Wichita KS, food service worker for OSU students in Stillwater OK, Daycare provider at Tetik's Daycare, Perry Head Start and Early Head Start in Perry OK. She was influential and loved by everyone wherever she worked.

Maymie was a dedicated member of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church. As the Mother of the Church, she held many positions.  Some of those positions included the Usher Board, Missionary Board, Stewardess, Sunday School Superintendent, YPD President, Choir Director. Maymie was also a member of The Eastern Star.

Maymie is preceded in death by two sons, Jonathan Irby and Elijah Atkinson, her parents, Wilson and Minniola Atkinson Sr, one brother, Wilson Atkinson, four sisters, Corrine Doxey, Edna Mae Williams, Evelyn Hoy, Anna Pearl Vester, and Dorothy Robinson.

She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Doreen Stewart of Dallas, TX; a son Eli Atkinson of Perry, OK; two brothers Theodore Atkinson, Oakland, CA; Frank Atkinson (Anna) Edmond, OK; one sister Yvonne Vester, Edmond, OK.

Maymie was blessed with 8 Grandchildren, Adriona Irby-Knight (Henry) San Antonio TX, Jonasena Crawford (Mario) Wichita, KS, Chauncy Stewart, Davis, OK, Brandon Irby, San Antonio, TX, Markyshia Atkinson, Perry, OK, Jillian Irby, San Antonio, TX, Darius Atkinson, Perry, OK, Elisha Atkinson, Perry, OK. 15 Great Grandchildren, 2 ½ Great Great Grandchildren, an abundance of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, crocheting, working her puzzle book, playing games on her tablet, fishing and tending to her plants.