Maxine Skaggs

August 26, 1937 - August 3, 2024

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Wilshire Park Baptist Church

Friday 8/9, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Wilshire Park Baptist Church

Friday 8/9, 1:00 pm

Maxine Skaggs, 86 of Midland, Texas, died at her home with loved ones at her bedside on Saturday, August 3, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Maxine was born on August 26, 1937, in DeLeon, TX to Alton and Ina Mae Quinn. “Mac” was the youngest child and had a brother, James and a sister, Margaret.

Mac attended school in DeLeon and knew her future husband, Bruce Skaggs from childhood. She was raised on the WH Smith Fruit Farm in DeLeon. When she was 16 years old, she and Bruce were married on December 1, 1953, at the home of Bruce’s Grandfather, Willie Skaggs, who was a circuit riding preacher in and around Comanche County. Bruce and Mac moved to Midland, TX in 1954 and other places in Texas and Louisiana while Bruce was in the Army. They returned to Midland permanently in 1955. Mac worked in retail stores and the Midland Lee Youth Center. She loved to go to Estate and garage sales. She had a gift for “getting a great deal” on the many treasures she would find.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Ina Mae Quinn, her brother, James Quinn and her loving husband, Bruce Skaggs, to whom she was married to for 65 years.

Maxine is survived by her sister, Margaret Lightfoot of Odessa, TX; daughter Teresa (Dennis) Holiedy of Midland, TX; son Tim (Jamie) Skaggs of College Station, TX; and her daughter Tammy (Billy) Brookshire of San Angelo, TX. She had 9 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. Her family were her pride and joy and loved every time that she was with them.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Midland and especially Teresa and Dennis who were Mac’s primary caregivers for 5 ½ years during her lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

A visitation will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Wilshire Park Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:00pm Friday, August 9, 2024, at Wilshire Park Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please donate funds to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Wilshire Park Baptist Church

Friday 8/9, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Wilshire Park Baptist Church

Friday 8/9, 1:00 pm

Maxine Skaggs, 86 of Midland, Texas, died at her home with loved ones at her bedside on Saturday, August 3, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Maxine was born on August 26, 1937, in DeLeon, TX to Alton and Ina Mae Quinn. “Mac” was the youngest child and had a brother, James andContinue Reading

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

It is a privilege to share this time as we remember and celebrate the life of your loved one. During this time of grief, we wish you comfort and peace. Hospice of Midland

Mac was my favorite aunt who took care of me one summer. I will miss her deeply. Deepest sympathy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you . I know she is rejoicing being in the presence of our Lord and reunited with Uncle Bruce, Gam,Grandad &Daddy.

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May God comfort your hearts during this time...what a wonderful woman your Mother was and she raised a very beautiful family...

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

We are so very sorry for the passing of your mom. You will all be in our thoughts , may God bring a peace that passes all understanding.

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What a sweet and lovely lady Maxine was! Always a genuine smile and greeting she had each time we met. We weren't blood relatives, but family always. So happy I got to see her before her journey to Heaven. I will treasure it. To the rest of the family, I know it is sad her presence is not on earth, but the families who have gone before are thrilled! Love to all!

Memories of our youth is how I will remember Maxine (and Bruce). Wonderful examples of a Christian family. Prayers of peace and comfort to the family, and all who loved and cared for her. Well done, my good and faithful servant, well done!

We are so sorry for your loss. We know you have great comfort knowing she is with the Lord in paradise. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

In loving memory to a very special person who will never be forgotten.

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In loving memory of your precious mom - we love y'all.

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