Wrights & Maxeys of Monroe County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
Wrights & Maxeys of Monroe County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
NameMAXEY, Gillie Bernard 
, 2C2R
, 2C2RBirth Date5 Sep 1929
Birth PlaceSmithville, Monroe County, Mississippi
Death Date12 Jun 1979 Age: 49
Death PlaceStarkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
FatherMAXEY, Herman Washington (1903-1980)
MotherCOWLEY, Girtrue (1913-2010)
Spouses
Birth Date23 Nov 1936
Birth PlaceSaltillo, Lee County, Mississippi
Death Date7 Oct 2022 Age: 85
Death PlaceTupelo, Lee County, Mississippi
Misc. Notes
Wilma Claudine Reeves Maxey Kneisly, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior at North Mississippi Medical Center on October 7, 2022, with her daughter, Debbie, by her side.
Wilma was born in Saltillo, MS, on November 23, 1936, the only child of Claude and Nora Jane Brooks Reeves. She married Gillie Bernard Maxey on December 3, 1954, and they made their home in Starkville along with their children, Wayne and Debbie.
Wilma was a homemaker for many years and later served as transportation secretary at Gulf States Manufacturers. They were members of Meadowview Baptist Church in Starkville.
Her husband, Gillie, passed away in 1979.
Wilma later relocated to Tupelo where she was employed by McRae’s Department Store.
In 2004, she married Ralph Kneisly of Tupelo. Wilma and Ralph faithfully provided financial support and dedicated many hours of volunteer service to Dr. Tannehill’s Good Samaritan Free Medical Clinic. They were members of Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo. In recent years, Wilma attended Faith Baptist Church in Saltillo.
Wilma had a warm personality, a genuine interest in others, and an unbreakable devotion to her faith. She loved to cook and spend time with her friends, family, and grandchildren. She was a big fan of Mississippi State University sports and enjoyed watching the golf channel. She also liked reminiscing and sharing her memories of attending Lawhorn Elementary School with Elvis Presley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillie Maxey in 1979 and husband Ralph Kneisly in 2009.
She is survived by son, Wayne Maxey (Pamela) of Bonita, CA,; daughter, Debbie Maxey Arrington of Little Rock, AR,; grandson, Kyle Maxey (Yesenia) of Bonita, CA; granddaughter, Chelsea Maxey O’Dowd (Walter) of Royal Oaks, MD; grandson, Jackson Arrington of Little Rock, AR, and great-grandchildren, Beila, Nathaniel, and Tyler. She also leaves her lifelong friend, Morine Rice of Saltillo and numerous wonderful extended family members and friends who were a great comfort to her.
Wilma was born in Saltillo, MS, on November 23, 1936, the only child of Claude and Nora Jane Brooks Reeves. She married Gillie Bernard Maxey on December 3, 1954, and they made their home in Starkville along with their children, Wayne and Debbie.
Wilma was a homemaker for many years and later served as transportation secretary at Gulf States Manufacturers. They were members of Meadowview Baptist Church in Starkville.
Her husband, Gillie, passed away in 1979.
Wilma later relocated to Tupelo where she was employed by McRae’s Department Store.
In 2004, she married Ralph Kneisly of Tupelo. Wilma and Ralph faithfully provided financial support and dedicated many hours of volunteer service to Dr. Tannehill’s Good Samaritan Free Medical Clinic. They were members of Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo. In recent years, Wilma attended Faith Baptist Church in Saltillo.
Wilma had a warm personality, a genuine interest in others, and an unbreakable devotion to her faith. She loved to cook and spend time with her friends, family, and grandchildren. She was a big fan of Mississippi State University sports and enjoyed watching the golf channel. She also liked reminiscing and sharing her memories of attending Lawhorn Elementary School with Elvis Presley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillie Maxey in 1979 and husband Ralph Kneisly in 2009.
She is survived by son, Wayne Maxey (Pamela) of Bonita, CA,; daughter, Debbie Maxey Arrington of Little Rock, AR,; grandson, Kyle Maxey (Yesenia) of Bonita, CA; granddaughter, Chelsea Maxey O’Dowd (Walter) of Royal Oaks, MD; grandson, Jackson Arrington of Little Rock, AR, and great-grandchildren, Beila, Nathaniel, and Tyler. She also leaves her lifelong friend, Morine Rice of Saltillo and numerous wonderful extended family members and friends who were a great comfort to her.
Marr Date3 Dec 1954