MAXINE CAMERON
October 2, 1940 ~ February 19, 2023
Maxine W. Cameron passed away on February 19, 2023, at her granddaughter’s home in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 82. She was born on October 2, 1940, to the parentage of Riley Louis Sr. and Essie B. (Shaw) Willard in Wilbarger County, Vernon, Texas. She was the second child and first daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard. Her husband, Booker T.C. Cameron, both of her parents, her younger brother, Robert Lee, her younger sisters, Marilyn and Armelia, and her nephew, Robert, preceded her in death.
Maxine is survived by her son, James (Shirl), brother, Riley Jr. (Juanita), sister, Joyce (Prince), granddaughters, Ange’ (Julian), Katrina (Quincy), Shionna, and Crystal, grandsons, James II, and Kristopher. Additionally left to cherish her memory are numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren, who, along with Jesus, were the focal point of her life.
Maxine graduated from Booker T. Washington High school in Wilbarger County. Following high school graduation, she attended Paul Quinn where she earned a Bachelor of Education. She continued her education at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas where she earned a Master of Education Degree with an emphasis in special education.
Maxine was employed by San Antonio Independent School District for close to 40 years. During those years, she played a vital role in raising her granddaughters and ensuring that her son, daughter in law, and granddaughters were highly educated. Maxine was a gifted and forward-thinking educator who received many awards and accolades throughout her tenure. Maxine retired from Fenwick Elementary, after 32 years of teaching special education, on May 29, 2002.
After retirement, Maxine dedicated her time to raising six of her great grandchildren, being a loving wife, taking on various roles at her home church, and being an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
She was a member of Mt. Sanai Missionary Baptist Church for numerous years and was actively involved in the church until the pandemic and her health began to decline.
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Interment: March 3, 2023 9:30 am - August 26, 2025 2:31 pm
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Maxine Cameron was my mother-in-law for 42 1/2 years. She was a partner to her son James and me in rearing our children. I couldn’t have had a better mother-in-law. I loved her so much. She was someone you wanted in your corner if you ever needed someone to stand with you. My life was sweeter and easier because she was in it. I am eternally grateful for the time we shared together on planet earth and I rejoice in knowing that we shall again live eternally together with Christ in heaven. Eternal Rest, mother-in-law.
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Shirl