Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....WASHAM, ROXIE MAXINE March 13, 2014
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News Star World - March 14, 2014
ROXIE MAXINE WASHAM

Roxie Maxine Washam, affectionately known as "Mac", was born October 7, 1944 
to Mary Evelyn Brantley Washam and Arthur Chesley Washam and left this life to 
be with her Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She is survived by her mother, 
Evelyn, of Farmerville; her two sisters, Jean Washam Hollis and husband, 
Steve, of Ruston; Leah L. L. Washam, of Monroe; and three nieces Maradith Jean 
Hollis of Mobile, Alabama, Lily Claire Washam-Coggins of North Richland Hills, 
Texas, and Kerry W. Harrell and husband Kevin of Fernandina Beach, Florida. 
She is pre-deceased by her daddy, Arthur C. Washam.

Mac was a devout Christian and dedicated teacher, having started her career 
August 30, 1965, and retiring June 1, 1993. All but one year of her tenure was 
spend in the Union Parish School System. Though starting as an eighth grade 
English teacher, most of her working years were spent as the librarian of 
Farmerville Elementary School. She loved her fellow educators and "her" 
children. She had a kind and caring heart toward all children and particularly 
had a special compassion for those with problems.

Mac was an important influence on her beloved nieces throughout their lives. 
She was never too busy to do whatever they needed and was a forever-willing 
babysitter in their younger years. Whether it was to play a fun game, read, or 
critique an essay for school, she was always at their beck and call.

The best adjective to describe Mac is selfless. She spent many an hour helping 
others simply for the sheer joy of doing so. She particularly enjoyed staying 
with aging teacher friends when they needed a helping hand in the evening 
hours. It was her pleasure to assist now deceased Mrs. Bertha Lou Edwards and 
Mrs. Lucille Stewart, both of whom she dearly loved. 

To name all her special friends would be a daunting task, but her family would 
especially like to acknowledge the friendship and mentorship of Mrs. Marjorie 
Wade Terral, who has pre-deceased her. Spanning her career, there were many 
close and endearing friendships made; two of those quickly come to mind; Karen 
Howard Stephens and Gwen Richardson. Her high school friends, Frances Weaver 
Acree, Judy Armor Ryals, Sue Spears Green, Sybil Gilbert Silmon and Judy 
McLemore Barron have been forever faithful, several of whom came to visit 
during Mac's last days on this earth. Also very dear to her were Wilbur and 
Sybil Ganey. Knowing her love of reading, they brought her countless books, 
magazines, and other gifts over the years, never forgetting her birthday and 
Christmas. However, her favorite treat from them was the wonderful shrimp 
dinners, which delighted her greatly.

Mac's extended family was very important to her. She loved visiting with any 
and all and particularly spent a great deal of time with two of her aunts, 
Maxine Brantley Davis, who pre-deceased her and for whom she was named, and 
Bobbie Jo Byrom Brantley. Aunt Mac, being a retired teacher, and Mac 
reminisced many hours about their teaching escapades. Aunt Bobbie Jo has been 
a most faithful visitor; Mac looked forward with anticipation to her fun 
visits and dining at their favorite Chinese restaurant.

Many thanks go to the staff of Arbor Lake Rehab and Retirement Center of 
Farmerville and to her wonderful caregivers, Helen Barron, Kennon Ebarb, Gail 
Smith and Stephanie Smith. She has been blessed many times over with their 
unending love and kindness.

Services are 10:00 AM Friday, March 14, 2014 at Farmerville Church of Christ 
at 306 E. Franklin Street under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. 
Officiants are Jerry Keene and Don Stevens. Congregational singing will be led 
by Jim Rhodes. Pallbearers are: Bat Brantley, Kenny Brantley, Ethan Ginn, Gary 
Aldridge, and Jerry Ginn, all cousins of Mac, and Eddie Albritton, David Duty, 
and Bobby Fletcher. Honorary pallbearers are: Bruce Brantley, Glen Brantley, 
(both cousins), Robert Fowler, Alan Futch, Lance Futch, Calvin Miller, and 
Rickey Morris.

Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery.



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