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OAKES

Maxine Oakes born February 21, 1948 in Laurel, MS, entered into rest June 2, 2006.

She is preceded in death by her husband Tommy L. Oakes, brother, Thomas Middleton, and parents James H. Middleton, Sr. and Elver I. Middleton.

Her loving surviving members include her children, Christopher Oakes and wife Amy, Camilla Oakes and husband John, and Ashley Oakes; grandchildren, Samuel, Isabella, Chelsea, Courtney, Riley and Emily; brothers and sisters, Louise Cochran, Rufus L. Middleton and wife Ruth, Sybil Toombs and husband Otho, Billy R. Middleton and wife Johnnie, Jim Middleton, Bobby Joe Middleton, Donald Middleton and wife Annette, Robert Middleton and wife Charlene, Charles R. Middleton and wife Mona, Maurine Ward and husband Cecil, Richard Middleton and wife Delores, Dennis Middleton and wife Dorthy, Paula Lilly and husband Rick, and Lucy Middleton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service celebrating Maxine's life will be held Sunday, June 4, 2006, at 12:30 p.m. at the First Church of The Nazarene, 3610 Watters, Pasadena.