In Remembrance Of
Maxine Harmer
Maxine Harmer, 89, of Edgerton, MO passed away April 28, 2024.
She was born on November 8, 1934, to John William and Jessie Eileen (Martin) Teeple in Dearborn, MO. Maxine grew up in Edgerton and graduated from Edgerton High School.
On July 29, 1955, she was united in marriage to William “Billy” Carrel Harmer. After their marriage they lived in Edgerton where they made their home. Billy passed away on February 10, 1994.
Maxine and Billy owned and operated Harmer’s Café in Edgerton. Maxine enjoyed cooking and baking, working on puzzles, and playing dominos and cards. Most of all she loved being with her family and hosting family dinners.
She was an active member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents John and Jessie Teeple; her husband Billy Harmer; her daughter Brenda Wilder; and sisters Ann Ramsier and Lavon Teeple.
She is survived by her son John Harmer; her daughter Karen (Harmer) Belt; grandchildren Tim Huntsman (Phillip Griffith), Sarah Klein, Danny Harmer, Andy (Charlene) Landis, Cory (Melissa) Harmer, and Billie (Cody) Routon; great-grandchildren Nick, Chase, Kellan, Lily, Andie Mae, Sophia and Lukas; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 1:30-2:30 p.m. with Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Edgerton.
Burial: Ridgley Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the church.
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18 comments
Judy hughed
So sorry for the lost of your mom, and sister. May God comfort you.
Mr and Mrs. Charles and Donna Reed
Loved eating at the restaurant for while good food ..know she will be missed !!!
Linda Boydston
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Belinda Green
So sorry for your loss. Maxine was a wonderful woman with a loving heart. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lawrence & Mary Jackson family
This is a huge loss for our community. She was important and meant a lot to all of us. Kind, friendly and very hard working. This special lady will be missed by all. R.I.P lady.
Darlena Matthews
I will forever miss your laugh, smile, and your pies. Love your pies.
Corbin Reynolds
Karla (Pulliam) Austin
John and Karen,
You and your families are in my prayers. Your mom was an amazing, kind, hardworking woman and will be missed by so many of us. She always had a smile on her face and took the time to visit with you. She was such a terrific cook and business woman. She made Edgerton a great place to live.
Wilma Adkins
I am so sorry for your loss….I loved your mom and she was such a dear friend and I will miss her so much. We had so much fun over the years.
Tim Foster
Billy and Maxine were a couple of hard working people. RIP Maxine, you deserve it.
Kristina ward
So sorry for your loss and prayers to the family.
Kim foster
Sorry for your loss
Sheryl Hanks
My heart is absolutely broken Maxine taught me so much about cooking and working in the restaurant . Sending prayers and big hugs to all the family
Mari "Gilliam" Owen
Shocked and saddened at the news of Maxine’s passing.
What a a hard working woman she was. Oh, my goodness what I wouldn’t give for her fried chicken and pie right now.
Our thoughts and prayers for Maxine’s family.
Kim (Crum) Hecker
Sorry for loss. Prayers for family.
Kim (Crum) Hecker
Sorry for loss. Prayers for family.
everett j gilmore
Maxine was truly a great lady and always had a great time talking to you. always a good ddword to say. truly will be missed and was a pioneer of edgeton. everyone knew she was a great person. RIP in peace
Jeanne Schroeder Epperson
So sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed by many.