Ardith Maxwell obit

Ardith Allene “Ardie” Maxwell was born Dec. 8, 1935, in rural Craig, to Oscar “O.W.” and Gladys (Shaw) Begley. She passed away on Oct. 26, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, at the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 18 days. She attended Craig High School and graduated in 1953. Following High School, Ardie worked in Omaha for a brief time until she got married. She then helped on the farm, was a housewife, mom, chauffeur, cook, and bookkeeper. She worked for Bill Cameron, then JC Penney in Tekamah and Tekamah-Herman Schools after the kids were older and out of school. Ardie was united in marriage to Vaden Leroy Maxwell on Jan. 16, 1955. To this union were born three children. Donald Eugene, Raymond Louis, and Rita Lynn. Her love was her family and spending time with them, including having all the grandchildren for summertime visits. She spent her time helping with the farming and raising livestock. She loved spring during calving season and watching the new babies running around.

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