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Maxine McEnroe Obituary
Maxine was born on February 11, 1925, in Atchison, Kansas, to Henry and Dorothy Walters.
Her family moved to Topeka shortly after her birth. She attended Potwin Elementary School and Roosevelt Junior High School, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1942. Maxine attended Washburn University, where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority.
After college, Maxine worked for the Santa Fe Railway in Topeka, where she met Francis (Mac) McEnroe. Maxine and Mac were wed on May 30, 1952, and remained married for 63 years, until Mac's death in 2015. They moved to Kansas City in 1953 and then to Overland Park in 1954, where they resided until 2014.
Maxine and Mac had two children, Bruce and Gail. Maxine cared for her family full-time until her children were grown. She worked at the Johnson County Library from 1978 until 2000. She enjoyed her work at the library so much that she continued as a volunteer after her retirement. Maxine and Mac were longtime members of Asbury United Methodist Church in Prairie Village.
Maxine will be remembered as a loving and kind mother and friend. She was a sports fan who loved cheering for the local teams, especially the Kansas Jayhawks.
She is survived by her son, Bruce McEnroe, of Lawrence; her daughter, Gail McEnroe, of Chicago; granddaughters, Anne McDonald (Joseph) and Emily Lange (Scot); and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 3, at Lawrence Free Methodist Church in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials to Shawnee Mission Medical Center's Volunteer Fund, P.O. Box 2923, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
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Pat Hamilton nee Morales
September 14, 2018
Dear Gail, Thank you so much for your lovely card. I don't know if my sister Sue answered it, but we found it in a stack of mail at the house. Our mother, Gloria, passed away March 10, just two months short of her 95th birthday. I am the daughter who was the "cookie beggar" and I know from our family lore how much we ALL adored "Big Hank" and the entire family. From they way they talked, I believe that was some of the happiest times in their lives. Our mothers were young women, just starting the adventure of adult life and I believe they were a source of great support and friendship for each other. My mother was far from home for the first time in her life and I believe your family filled the loneliness with warmth and comfort.
Gloria was survived by her four children, Pat, Sue, Sally and Mike, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Sadly we found the card at the house my sister Sue lived in with my mother, when we were there to secure things on the occasion of Sue's passing on September 10. Your card and the obituary were on the table, but there was no envelope with a return address.
Thank you for sending this news on to the family. They are all in the arms of our loving Father, and I hope they are laughing and celebrating being together again. We hope that all of your happy memories are a source of peace and comfort for the family.
Pat Hamilton (nee Morales)
Mary Montgomery
August 4, 2018
Gail so sorry to here of Maxine's passing.Will always remember the bunny with her and Max
Peggy Todd
August 1, 2018
We met Maxine through her husband, Mac, who volunteered for us for many years. Mac always brought Maxine to our volunteer events, and we quickly learned what a special couple they were. Maxine was such a kind and loving person. May all the wonderful family memories you shared bring you comfort during this difficult time. --SMMC Volunteer Services Staff (Peggy & Laurie)
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Patricia Plumb
August 1, 2018
Gail, so sad to hear of your mother's passing. I believe she has made her move to heaven and to be with Jesus, where love will surround her too. Praying for you during this time of loss.
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