Maxine E. Ayers, 81, of Greenville, died Feb. 28, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Detroit, Mich., to James and Verla Riegel Bell. On July 12, 1947, she married Richard H. Ayers, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Gayle (Harry) Kinnison and Dianna (Gailen) Wilson, all of Greenville; a brother, James R. Bell, Celina; two sisters, Betty Gridley, Brookville, and Pamela Anderson, Delaware; a sister-in-law, Jean Bell, Greenville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A brother, Robert Bell, is deceased.

She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Brethren Church, Greenville.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville, the Rev. Danny Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Abbottsville Cemetery.

Calling is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the church or State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.oliverfloyd.com.