Shirley Jean Maxey Rakes

Shirley Jean Meeks Maxey Rakes, age 83 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Wilmer Maxey; second husband, George Rakes; parents, Jasper J. Meeks and Virginia Meeks; sister, Peggy Ferguson. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Debra Amos and Tony; son and daughter-in-law, Mark Maxey and Judy; grandchildren, Jeremy and Joshua Amos, Chris Maxey; and a number of great-grandchildren. She was a private caregiver to many families in Franklin County for many years. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was of the Baptist faith. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Franklin Memorial Park. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.florafuneralservice.com