Maxine Josey Shidaker Megee, age 79, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

Maxine was born on April 18, 1934, in Excel, AL.

Maxine graduated from Odessa High School in 1950. Maxine married George Shidaker in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1987.

Maxine was a beautician for more than 20 years. After her husband death, she worked for Amarillo Independent School District, where she met her husband, George Megee. They were married in 1994. Maxine enjoyed traveling and gardening. Maxine was a member of Mescalero Baptist Church.

Maxine also was preceded in death by a grandson, two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include her husband, George Megee of Amarillo, TX, two sons, Rodney Shidaker and his wife, Frieda and Donnie Shidaker, all of Amarillo, TX, three sisters, Abby of Kema, TX, Jeanette of Fort Myers, FL and Mildred of New York, two granddaughters, Jaceena Diehl and Heather Lister, both of Amarillo, TX and five great-grandchildren.