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Lura Maxine Yudell (66) was born May 11, 1959 in Houston, Texas and passed away on August 1, 2025, in Humble, Texas. She is preceded by her parents William Robert Franklin Willis & Thelma Willis, her only sister Phyllis Rhodes, and sister-in-law Marsha Lynn Willis.
Maxine is survived by her husband Darrell of 24 years of marriage, sons Dylan Phillips, Kaleb Phillips, daughters Michele Nicole Markham & husband Mike, Shaina Renee Reeves & fiancé Benjamin Harris, brother William Robert Willis, grandchildren Aiden Yudell, Dharma Reeves, Victoria Reeves, Taylor Reeves, William Warren, Kalliope Maxine Harris (one on the way), Micah Brooks, Crystal Gressett, great-grandchildren Alexis Morris, Elizabeth Martinez, Skyler Martinez, nephews Tony Rosita, Darrel Willis, and niece Jackie Rosita.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Deerbrook Baptist Chuch
400 E Main St, Humble, TX 77338
Send FlowersServices provided by
Rios Funeral Directors New Caney Location