Obituary of Maxine Moon

Memorial Services for Maxine Elliott Birdwell Moon, 99, Overton, are scheduled for 3:00 pm, Thursday, September 1, at the Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home chapel Overton with the Reverend Fred Parsons officiating.  Mrs. Moon died Saturday, August 27, 2011, at her residence. She was born December 30, 1911, in Overton to the late Dr. James Allen Birdwell and Ada Dawson Birdwell. She was a graduate of Overton High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas Women's University. She was accomplished pianist with a deep love of classical music. Mrs. Moon had served as a mentor and tutor for serval local children. She had worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Overton. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by brothers, Glen D. Birdwell, Oren Birdwell, James Weldon Birdwell and Leroy Birdwell and sisters, Allie Myrrl Summers, Lona Woods and Bernice Hartsfield. Survivors include a son, Raymond G. 'Tuck' Moon, Jr., Overton and Myrrl Lynn 'Charlie' Montgomery, Houston; two grandchildren, Megan Montgomery and Letha Moon; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.