Susan Denise Maynard age 56 of Liberty, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, 2026. She was born July 1, 1969 in Smithville to her parents, Homer Estes, Jr. and Susie Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Estes and two sisters, Trena Barrett and Dianne Horn. She attended the Kingdom of Jesus Church and was a caregiver. She is survived by three children, Joshua Baxter of Centertown, Kayla Miller of Liberty and Justin Estes of Smithville; seventeen grandchildren, Cora, Ryry, Tydus, Bailey, Braxton, Bella, Brooklyn, Bayla, Bethany, Harley, Haiden, Haisleigh, Justin, Ryder, Ember, Diesel and Chevy; sister, Christie Keaton of Liberty and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, March 26, 2026 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jerry Lawson officiating and burial will follow at Mt. Arat Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 10 AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Maynard family.
