Maxine D. Anderson, 88 of Paxton, passed away at 1:52 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton Senior Living.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells Street, Paxton with Pastor Dave Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Maxine was born January 16, 1932 in Bacon County, Alma, Georgia the daughter of Ivy and Tautis L. Turner Deen. She married Alyn Swan and later married Eldon R. Anderson May 11, 1985 at the Evangelical Covenant Church, Paxton. He preceded her in death July 25, 2019.

She is survived by a daughter, Connie (Tom) Sauer of Rural Paxton, two sons, Danny (Vickie) Swan of Rural Paxton, Randy (Debbie) Swan of Paxton; seven grandchildren, Charlie (K.C.) Sauer, Justin (Amy) Swan, Jeff (Kathryn) Swan, Mike (Korey) Swan, Joe Swan, Jeremy Murden, Lindsey (Chad) Moore; and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers.

Maxine was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Paxton. She had worked as a CNA at the Illinois Knights Templar Home for more than 20 years.

She enjoyed sewing, flowers and yard work. Maxine was a kind and caring lady always eager to help others. But nothing meant more to her than spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.