Sunrise: February 10, 1931
Sunset: May 31, 2025
Sunset: May 31, 2025
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lonoke Baptist Church
1841 Lonoke Avenue
Texarkana, Arkansas
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 7, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Lonoke Baptist Church
1841 Lonoke Avenue
Texarkana, Arkansas
Entombment
Chapelwood Memorial Gardens
Wake Village, Texas
Maxine D. Piggee was born on February 10, 1931 in Schaal, Arkansas to the late Sanford (Sam) and Edith Owens. She was raised in Schall/Toillette, lived in Graves Chapel, Stamps, and finally made her home in Texarkana, AR for the past 40 years.
Mrs. Piggee was the youngest of three children; brother Stricklin Owens and sister Beneather Graves. Her family also included a stepbrother George Clardy, and stepsister Patsy Gant. She attended Howard County Training School and graduated in 1949.
On March 23, 1951, Mrs. Piggee married the love of her life, Roland H. Piggee, a WWII veteran, lifelong educator, and school principal. They were married for 47 years, until Mr. Piggee's death. To this beloved union, they were blessed with a daughter, Rozalyn, and three sons, Edgar, Aundre, and Carlos.
Mrs. Piggee had a distinguished career at Lone Star Ammunition Plant in Hooks, TX. Her final position was Quality Control Inspection Supervisor and retired with over 30 years of service. She was a pillar of every community in which she lived, dedicating her time to the Church. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was a notable Silhouette of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. After retiring, she enjoyed long walks, cooking, and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in her journey to heaven by her loving husband, Roland; her parents; her sister, Beneather Graves; her oldest grandson, Theandrew Jerrod Clayborn; and her stepsister, Patsy Gant.
Mrs. Piggee leaves to cherish her memory; her children, Rozalyn Clayborn, Edgar Piggee (Gwen), Lt Gen (R) Aundre Piggee (Kassi), Carlos Piggee (Maida), and a bonus son, Reverend Terry White. Five grandchildren, Alexis McMillan (Mario), Carlos “Rico” Piggee (Erika), Jessica Hamilton (Derrick), Evon Gray (Jotham), and Arianna Piggee; eight great-grandchildren, Kadence and Keegan Hamilton, Ava and Gianna Piggee, Jordyn, Jrue, and Joshua Gray, and Greer McMillan; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and many cherished friends.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lonoke Baptist Church
1841 Lonoke Avenue
Texarkana, Arkansas
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 7, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Lonoke Baptist Church
1841 Lonoke Avenue
Texarkana, Arkansas
Entombment
Chapelwood Memorial Gardens
Wake Village, Texas
Maxine D. Piggee was born on February 10, 1931 in Schaal, Arkansas to the late Sanford (Sam) and Edith Owens. She was raised in Schall/Toillette, lived in Graves Chapel, Stamps, and finally made her home in Texarkana, AR for the past 40 years.
Mrs. Piggee was the youngest of three children; brother Stricklin Owens and sister Beneather Graves. Her family also included a stepbrother George Clardy, and stepsister Patsy Gant. She attended Howard County Training School and graduated in 1949.
On March 23, 1951, Mrs. Piggee married the love of her life, Roland H. Piggee, a WWII veteran, lifelong educator, and school principal. They were married for 47 years, until Mr. Piggee's death. To this beloved union, they were blessed with a daughter, Rozalyn, and three sons, Edgar, Aundre, and Carlos.
Mrs. Piggee had a distinguished career at Lone Star Ammunition Plant in Hooks, TX. Her final position was Quality Control Inspection Supervisor and retired with over 30 years of service. She was a pillar of every community in which she lived, dedicating her time to the Church. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was a notable Silhouette of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. After retiring, she enjoyed long walks, cooking, and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in her journey to heaven by her loving husband, Roland; her parents; her sister, Beneather Graves; her oldest grandson, Theandrew Jerrod Clayborn; and her stepsister, Patsy Gant.
Mrs. Piggee leaves to cherish her memory; her children, Rozalyn Clayborn, Edgar Piggee (Gwen), Lt Gen (R) Aundre Piggee (Kassi), Carlos Piggee (Maida), and a bonus son, Reverend Terry White. Five grandchildren, Alexis McMillan (Mario), Carlos “Rico” Piggee (Erika), Jessica Hamilton (Derrick), Evon Gray (Jotham), and Arianna Piggee; eight great-grandchildren, Kadence and Keegan Hamilton, Ava and Gianna Piggee, Jordyn, Jrue, and Joshua Gray, and Greer McMillan; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and many cherished friends.
