MAXINE PEACH
March 13, 1926 - September 2, 2021

Hazel Maxine Peach of Stockton, MO., passed away on September 2, 2021 at the age of 95 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO.

Maxine was born on March 13, 1926 to Russell and Ethyl Bryant in Stockton, MO. She was the ninth of fourteen children. After graduating from Stockton High School, Maxine went to work in Wichita, KS. for a short time before returning to Stockton, MO.

Maxine was a faithful member of the Stockton Missionary Baptist Church for many years and attended regularly as long as her health allowed.

Maxine was united in marriage to Drewey Dale Peach on March 3, 1946 in Fort Scott, KS. to this union, two children were born, Terry Peach and Tim Peach.

Shortly after their marriage, Dale and Maxine founded Peach Gas Company. They started selling refined fuels and then later added propane to the business. Maxine later worked in the one stop convenience store until 1991.

Maxine was a passionate St. Louis Cardinals fan. She listened to or watched nearly every game and kept box scores while following the games. You learned not to talk when the game was playing especially if the Cardinals were up to bat. Maxine also greatly enjoyed babysitting ad spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maxine was an avid baker. Her angel food cake was legendary, and she was hand whipping eggs for the cake into her nineties. That cake helped celebrate many loved ones' birthdays and other celebrations. She also enjoyed making cookies ---- especially peanut butter cookies for her children and grandchildren. Maxine enjoyed filling her time with cross stitch projects from small towels to king size quilts. She also spent many hours completing puzzles. She was a firm proponent of keeping her mind busy.

Maxine was predeceased by her husband, Dale; siblings Vera Bryant, Opal Gassett, Billy Bryant, Donald Bryant, Mildred (Mick) Walden, Juanita Harris, Russell Bryant Jr., Thomas Bryant, Willis Bryant, Bobby Bryant, Gene (G.D.) Bryant, Baby Bryant, and Lewis Bryant: grandchildren, Kim Peach and Julie Gamm.

She is survived by son Terry Peach and wife Phillis Peach, son Tim Peach and wife Mary Peach; grandchildren, Darrin Peach, Stephnie Peach Measimer, Cindy Gamm, April McLaughlin, Jeff Gamm, Jennifer Duda, Melissa King, Richard Schroeder, Vanessa Williams; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to send our deep appreciation to the Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility for the care they provided to Maxine for the last years of her life. You made a big difference in her life as well as ours.

There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, September 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Gum Springs Cemetery in Stockton, MO.

The family requests that all flowers are sent to Bland-Brumback Funeral Home.