Maxine Easley, of Independence, MO, passed away June 1, 2009. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 6, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Maxine was born in Kansas City, KS to Ernest V. Mayhew and Gladis (Ven Eman) House. She and her husband Albert “Bert”, had just celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage on May 6, 2009. Maxine is survived by her loving husband, Bert Easley; and daughter, Roxane Martin of Pennsylvania. She will be dearly missed. Contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3601 S. Sterling, Independence, MO 64052.