­­­­­­­­­­Maxine Ellise Keith was born December 9, 1932, and departed this walk of life Friday, August 1, 2025, reaching the age of 92 years. She was the daughter of the late Willie "Bill" Malone and Jewel Guffey.

She is survived by her children: Larry Wayne Vassallo, Diana Ropke (Peter) and Tina Louise Brown; Grandchildren: Jennifer Laverty, Christopher Tinnell, Lonnie Vassallo, Jamie Troxell and Vena Julia Vasallo; Great Grandchildren: Jaynie Belic or Richmond, VA. James Laverty, Madeline Ritter, Phoenix Tinnell, Summer Perkins, Brian Logan Perkins and Mia Perkins. Brothers: Levi Malone, Virgil Malone, Jacob Malone and Jesse Malone. Sister: Velta Gregory. Along with a host of family and friends that mourn her passing,

In addition to her parents Bill and Jewel; she was preceded in death by her husband: Noel Keith; Son: Ricky Merrill Brown; Granddaughter: Sarah Nicole Garn; Brothers: James Malone, Melvin Malone and Joseph Malone.

She was a loving mother, Grandmother, sister and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 11 AM – 1 PM in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 1 PM at the Hickey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Albany, KY.

Hickey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.