Maxine Sallee Ryall

MAXINE SALLEE RYALL, 89, returned to her heavenly home on March 11, 2017. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. Maxine was born in Pine Bluff, Ark. on Nov. 15, 1927 to Marshall Ralph and Nellie Marie Sallee. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading, cooking, traveling to the beach and spending time with family. She was blessed with a loving family. She married her best friend on June 2, 1950. She helped raise three children with patience, kindness and love. She adored her five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Crawford Ryall; parents; and sister, Juanita St. John. Maxine is survived by her children, Christy (Randy) Carter, Marsha Osburn, Randy (Cheryl) Ryall; grandchildren, John (Erin) Carter, Matt (Jacque) Osburn, Lynsey (Brady) Rice, Joseph Ryall and Austin Ryall. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith–North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.