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Joyce A. Maxwell

Joyce A. Maxwell, 61, of Huntington, IN, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at her home.

Mrs. Maxwell was a member of Grabill Missionary Church. She was an accountant and bookkeeper for two family businesses, D&R Farm and Maxwell Surveying and Engineering. She was a member of several antique tractor organizations, including The John Deere Two-Cylinder Club and The Oliver Gang. She was the secretary and registration chairman for the Winter Indoor Tractor Show in Auburn.  She was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 432, Fort Wayne.

She was born on March 17, 1959, in Fort Wayne, to Donald E. and Ruth J. nee Bauer Schaefer. Her mother survives. She was married to Steven Maxwell for 14 years. He survives.

Additional survivors include two sisters, Rosemarie (Jerry) Schwartz, of Spencerville, and Eleanor (Terry) Schaefer-Paulish, of Grabill.

Calling will take placeon Friday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., and again from 6 to 8 p.m., at Grabill Missionary Churh, 13637 State St., Grabill.

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at 11 a.m., at the church, with calling one hour prior. Arrangements are being handled by Harper’s Community Funeral Home, New Haven.

Burial will take place in Scipio Cemetery, Harlan.

Memorials may be made to Royal Arch Research Assistance or Parkview Home Health and Hospice.  

To share online condolences, visit harperfuneralhome.com.