Maxine Kelle Nixon

November 28, 1929 - January 13, 2015

Maxine Kelle Nixon, 85, of Medicine Lodge, KS died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt, KS. She was born on November 28, 1929 in Braman, OK, the daughter of Walter Kelle and Martha (Reinking) Kelle. In 1952, Maxine married Harrison E. Nixon, Jr. in Blackwell, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1998. Maxine was a graduate of Oklahoma State University. She was a school teacher from 1950-1952 at Medicine Lodge High School where she taught English and Physical Education. Surviving are two sons, John Nixon of Medicine Lodge, KS and his son, Mark Coley and numerous exchange sons; Harry (Stephanie) Nixon of Medicine Lodge, KS and his daughters, Tiffany Nixon and Megan Nixon(fiancé Josh Nelson) and great grandson, Tyson Nelson; one brother, Aubrey Kelle of Braman, OK; two sisters, Verna (Bill) McKenzie of Braman, OK and Leona Bell of Moberly, MO. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. A reception will follow at Nixon’s Auction House, across from the Stockade Museum in Medicine Lodge, KS. Memorials may be made to the Medicine Lodge Stockade Museum, in care of John Nixon, P.O. Box 189, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com