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Official Obituary of

Maxine Smith Gaynes

September 3, 1939 ~ September 15, 2023 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Maxine Gaynes Obituary

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her stepmother: Nellie Smith (Daytona); devoted niece and caregiver: Linda Mells; the children that she helped to raise: Douglas Smith lll (Jazz), Tyesha Smith, Lakecia Douglas and Thaddeus Smith, Jr.; siblings: Fred Smith, Alicia Smith and Barbara Smith and Donnie Smith; nephews: Robert Smith, Doreen Williams and Brenda Reed; devoted friends: Jimmye Vereen and Henrietta Turner; long time neighbor and friend: Aretha Scrivens; goddaughter: Brandi Larson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
September 22, 2023

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Snow's Funeral Ministry
5791 SE 23rd Lane
Ocala, Florida 34480

Celebration of Life
Saturday
September 23, 2023

3:00 PM
Welcome Stranger Missionary Baptist Church
906 NW 9th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34475

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