Ms. Maxine McKay, age 94, of Sulligent, AL, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Guin, AL. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Detroit, AL. David Spann, Austin Spann, and Reed Eaves to officiate the services. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00pm until 2:00pm.
Pallbearers: David Spann, Austin Spann, Reed Eaves, Zack Nethery, Taylor Nethery, Logan Smith
Maxine was born on July 6, 1930 in Marion County Alabama to the late John Daniel Rye and the late Virginia Lee Rye. She attended Webb School. Maxine was a member of the Mulberry Springs Baptist Church. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed working in her yard. Maxine enjoyed cooking and made many delicious meals, but was known by her family for her mean Sweet Potato Cobbler. She loved and adored her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Maxine will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survived By:
Daughters: Debra (Mike) Birmingham, Shreveport, LA
Loretta “Tootie” Scott, Greenwood Springs, MS
Grandchildren: Christie (Mitch) Nethery, David (Robin) Spann
Great Grandchildren: Zack (Ashlee) Nethery, Taylor (Rachel) Nethery, Chelsea (Reed) Eaves, Austin Spann, Emma (Logan) Smith
Great Great Grandchildren: Liam Nethery, Freddy Nethery, Louise Nethery, Avery Eaves, Davis Eaves, Anna Reese Eaves, Lily Cook, Easton Cook
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: John Daniel Rye and Virginia Lee Perry Rye
Husband: Russell McKay
Son: Douglas Spann
Daughter-in-Law: Theresa Spann
Son-in-Law: Stevie Scott
Granddaughter: Cassie O’Mary
3 Brothers
3 Sisters
