of Batesville, AR
February 6, 1929 - April 8, 2024
Maxine V. Latting, 95, of Batesville passed away Monday, April 8, 2024.
She was born February 6, 1929 in Cord, Arkansas to John Ruben Latting and Lucy Olen (Churchill) Latting.
Maxine was a member of First Baptist Church of Batesville and a member of the Extension Homemakers Council (EHC). She was a graduate of Cord High School's Class of 1946 and went on to attend Arkansas College. She taught school and was also a Librarian for 39 years split between Strawberry, Cord, Mississippi County and Benton Public Schools and is a member of Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. Maxine was truly one of a kind, she was very intelligent and had a great memory, and she never met a stranger and loved genealogy which always prompted her to inquire about who you were related to. She would always go out of her way to help people. She also loved to cross stitch and knit. In her later years she became a volunteer at White River Medical Center logging over 6000 hours over the span of her 21 years serving the community.
Survivors include her niece, Leslie Latting of Cord.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Floyd Ray Latting; sister-in-law, Peggy Mack Latting; and nephew, Floyd Mack Latting.
Graveside services will begin at 10:00am Friday, April 12, 2024 at Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with Jeff Childers officiating.
Memorials may be made in her honor to the Independence County Library, 267 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016-5337 support.kidney.org.
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8 Condolence(s)
Margee Castleberry
Friday, April 12, 2024
Maxine was such a dear person. I always enjoyed visiting her at George and Rosemary’s. She will be missed by many.
Connie Davis
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Dear Leslie, I volunteer at WRMC and spent time around Maxine. She was a super lady and I enjoyed being around her. She always talked about you, and I know she loved you very much. May God give you peace and comfort your heart. love. Connie Davis.
Debbie McGhee
Thursday, April 11, 2024
I worked as a student aide for Miss Latting at Eastside Junior High while in the 7th and 8th grades and again at Benton High School in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. She was always kind and easy to talk to. One of my favorite teachers. Prayers for her family.
Louise Keene Hooper
Thursday, April 11, 2024
I didn't see Miss Latting very often, but she always knew who I was and we would have a nice little chat. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed dearly.
Alma Ward
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
I had known Maxine , all my life . She was a smart person always friendly and kind . I know her friends and her special,
Niece will miss her . She lived A long life and loved the years she worked at the hospital .
Betty Burge Cockrill
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Maxine. I always enjoyed visiting with her at the hospital. Praying for peace and comfort for her family members.
Clara Nell Crews
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Maxine was such a sweet lady. I enjoyed when I got to see her. She touched so many lives thru the years. Prayers
Morris Jr and Jane Reaves and Anthony & Penny Crabtree
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers for her family and friends.