Virginia "Maxine" Hollis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Virginia “Maxine” Hollis, 85, of Troy, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at her residence in Troy, Missouri. She was born on September 23, 1932 in Alton, Missouri a daughter of the late Leon and Hazel (Parrott) Dunham. She was married to Joseph Hollis on June 3, 1948 in Salem, Arkansas. He proceeded her in death in June 1991. To this union one son and three daughters were born. Maxine attended Alton School in Alton, Missouri. She worked at M and M Nursing Home in Troy, MO and Monsanto/MEMC for many years. After her retirement she enjoyed traveling when she had the opportunity. Maxine enjoyed cooking, she was known for her chicken n dumplings and blackberry cobbler. She liked embroidering and crocheting blankets for her family. Maxine enjoyed kids no matter who they belonged to but took great pride in spoiling her own. She is survived by her three daughters and one son: Sandy Cox and husband Paul of Foley, Missouri, Mickey Hollis and wife Barbara of Troy, Missouri, Sally Roettger and husband Dale of Troy, Missouri and Sherry York and husband Joe of Troy, Missouri; two sisters-in-law: Shirley Dunham and Marilyn Dunham; fourteen grandchildren: Sara (Justin), Angie (Chris), Jason (Sheree), Malina (Kelly), Dawn (LaMont), Tony (Cary), Nathan, Cari, Erin (Mike), Katie (Doug), Michael (Candra), Mark (Monica), Jacob (Tammy) and Joseph; thirty seven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers: Harold and Sherman Dunham. A social gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Building located at 1112 East Cherry Street Troy, MO 63379. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made Bray Cemetery in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221.

Virginia "Maxine" Hollis

September 23, 1932 - September 13, 2018