Wilma Maxine Schumaker

Wilma Maxine Schumaker, 93, of Sedalia, MO passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. She was born on July 13, 1925 in Bernie, MO the daughter of Edward William and Inez (Devere) Esterline, who preceded her in death.

On June 8, 1946 at East Sedalia Baptist Church, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to Chester Kenneth Schumaker, who resides of the home.

Maxine was a long time member of Antioch Fellowship Church. In her younger years, she worked for Interstate Studios. Maxine enjoyed fishing with her husband, sewing, flower gardening, and crocheting. She loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren during the holidays.

In addition to her husband of seventy-three years, survivors include two children, Larry Schumaker (Mary) of Sedalia and Linda Best (Darrell) of Springfield; son-in-law, Gene North; a sister, Iris Talley of Danville, CA; eight grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna North; two brothers, Kenneth and Glenn Esterline; a sister, Geraldine Stroben.

A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Graff officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Fellowship Church in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.