Maxine Bell-Lampkin (actually Maggie Maxine Bell) was born to Raynard A. Bell and Alice Carnegia Hughes Bell on December 12, 1930 in St. Louis Missouri. Maxine, the youngest girl of nine children affectionately knows as "Baby Girl" by her father and as "Max" by her family and friends.
Maxine was raised in the Catholic Church, but later worshiped as Methodist ultimately uniting with Downs Memorial United Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev. Nichols. Maxine was a faithful member of Downs and loved her church family. She was devoted to the Downs family and taught Sunday school. It was at Downs that she established lifelong friendships.
Maxine was education in the St. Louis Public School System. Upon graduating from Summer High School, she attended Stowe Teachers' College. Later she transferred to Lincoln University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1954. Maxine was phenomenally intelligent. She accomplished many educational goals and always challenged herself to achieve great heights.
While in Lincoln, Maxine met Robert Lampkin. After courting at Lincoln, the two married on February 20, 1954 in St. Louis Missouri. Later that year, they moved to Oakland California. To this union four children were born: Michael, Davina, Kathi and Aaron.
Maxine loved all her children deeply and did everything in her power to make sure they had a wonderful and well-rounded life. They always came first. Maxine used intelligence to cultivate an atmosphere of intellect and achievement in her home. She exposed her children to the arts at an early age, through classical music and extra-curricular education. Maxine was a dedicated teacher and taught her children at home as well as made sure they made the most of the education they received at school. She supported her children in pursuing whatever educational choices they made and gave them the guidance to pursue those goals.
Maxine had a quick wit and a sharp tongue. She could turn a phrase like, "I'm the mother and you are the child" or "Keep on living" in a way that served as sound advice and a word to the wise. She could evoke the proper behavior from her children simply by giving them "THE LOOK", stopping them dead in their tracks, and setting them on the road to righteousness immediately.
Maxine loved to be involved in many social activities. She loved music, singing and dancing. She loved football. She liked the Colts, but loved the Raiders. Maxine was an avid fan from the early days until the present. Maxine also loved to play cards. Her favorite game was Solitaire. If you saw Maxine playing Solitaire and drinking her favorite soda, Pepsi-Cola, you could immediately draw two conclusions: I) She was having a time out and 2)She was not sharing her Pepsi-Cola. Not now, not ever! What Maxine did share was her creative skills. She was an expert seamstress and a wonderful cook. She was famous for her delicious Maccaroni and Cheese.
Maxine's unconditional love extended to all of her family and friends. She loved the Lord with all her heart and demonstrated that love through the kindness she showed to others.
On a warm sunny day, the Lord welcomed Maxine into eternity. Maxine passed away on May 23, 2010, Proceeded in death by her parents and her siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Michael Lampkin; Davina (Martin) Bennett; Kathi Lampkin; Charles Dyson and Aaron (Deborah) Lampkin. Missing her hugs and kisses will he her grandchildren; Erica Lampkin; Jason Bennett; Timothy Lampkin-Little; Edward Lampkin; Keyioko Bennett and Jordan Dyson. Also morning her passing is her aunt, Henrine Lee, her nephews: Gary & Gilbert Bell; her nieces: June Marie Bell and Cynthia Young; and many cousins and other relatives in St. Louis Missouri and California. Her laughter and her joyous spirit will be missed by her Downs Memorial Family and friends.
Maxine was raised in the Catholic Church, but later worshiped as Methodist ultimately uniting with Downs Memorial United Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev. Nichols. Maxine was a faithful member of Downs and loved her church family. She was devoted to the Downs family and taught Sunday school. It was at Downs that she established lifelong friendships.
Maxine was education in the St. Louis Public School System. Upon graduating from Summer High School, she attended Stowe Teachers' College. Later she transferred to Lincoln University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1954. Maxine was phenomenally intelligent. She accomplished many educational goals and always challenged herself to achieve great heights.
While in Lincoln, Maxine met Robert Lampkin. After courting at Lincoln, the two married on February 20, 1954 in St. Louis Missouri. Later that year, they moved to Oakland California. To this union four children were born: Michael, Davina, Kathi and Aaron.
Maxine loved all her children deeply and did everything in her power to make sure they had a wonderful and well-rounded life. They always came first. Maxine used intelligence to cultivate an atmosphere of intellect and achievement in her home. She exposed her children to the arts at an early age, through classical music and extra-curricular education. Maxine was a dedicated teacher and taught her children at home as well as made sure they made the most of the education they received at school. She supported her children in pursuing whatever educational choices they made and gave them the guidance to pursue those goals.
Maxine had a quick wit and a sharp tongue. She could turn a phrase like, "I'm the mother and you are the child" or "Keep on living" in a way that served as sound advice and a word to the wise. She could evoke the proper behavior from her children simply by giving them "THE LOOK", stopping them dead in their tracks, and setting them on the road to righteousness immediately.
Maxine loved to be involved in many social activities. She loved music, singing and dancing. She loved football. She liked the Colts, but loved the Raiders. Maxine was an avid fan from the early days until the present. Maxine also loved to play cards. Her favorite game was Solitaire. If you saw Maxine playing Solitaire and drinking her favorite soda, Pepsi-Cola, you could immediately draw two conclusions: I) She was having a time out and 2)She was not sharing her Pepsi-Cola. Not now, not ever! What Maxine did share was her creative skills. She was an expert seamstress and a wonderful cook. She was famous for her delicious Maccaroni and Cheese.
Maxine's unconditional love extended to all of her family and friends. She loved the Lord with all her heart and demonstrated that love through the kindness she showed to others.
On a warm sunny day, the Lord welcomed Maxine into eternity. Maxine passed away on May 23, 2010, Proceeded in death by her parents and her siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Michael Lampkin; Davina (Martin) Bennett; Kathi Lampkin; Charles Dyson and Aaron (Deborah) Lampkin. Missing her hugs and kisses will he her grandchildren; Erica Lampkin; Jason Bennett; Timothy Lampkin-Little; Edward Lampkin; Keyioko Bennett and Jordan Dyson. Also morning her passing is her aunt, Henrine Lee, her nephews: Gary & Gilbert Bell; her nieces: June Marie Bell and Cynthia Young; and many cousins and other relatives in St. Louis Missouri and California. Her laughter and her joyous spirit will be missed by her Downs Memorial Family and friends.
Maxine Bell-Lampkin (actually Maggie Maxine Bell) was born to Raynard A. Bell and Alice Carnegia Hughes Bell on December 12, 1930 in St. Louis Missouri. Maxine, the youngest girl of nine children affectionately knows as "Baby Girl" by her father and as "Max" by her family and friends.
Maxine was raised in the Catholic Church, but later worshiped as Methodist ultimately uniting with Downs Memorial United Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev. Nichols. Maxine was a faithful member of Downs and loved her church family. She was devoted to the Downs family and taught Sunday school. It was at Downs that she established lifelong friendships.
Maxine was education in the St. Louis Public School System. Upon graduating from Summer High School, she attended Stowe Teachers' College. Later she transferred to Lincoln University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1954. Maxine was phenomenally intelligent. She accomplished many educational goals and always challenged herself to achieve great heights.
While in Lincoln, Maxine met Robert Lampkin. After courting at Lincoln, the two married on February 20, 1954 in St. Louis Missouri. Later that year, they moved to Oakland California. To this union four children were born: Michael, Davina, Kathi and Aaron.
Maxine loved all her children deeply and did everything in her power to make sure they had a wonderful and well-rounded life. They always came first. Maxine used intelligence to cultivate an atmosphere of intellect and achievement in her home. She exposed her children to the arts at an early age, through classical music and extra-curricular education. Maxine was a dedicated teacher and taught her children at home as well as made sure they made the most of the education they received at school. She supported her children in pursuing whatever educational choices they made and gave them the guidance to pursue those goals.
Maxine had a quick wit and a sharp tongue. She could turn a phrase like, "I'm the mother and you are the child" or "Keep on living" in a way that served as sound advice and a word to the wise. She could evoke the proper behavior from her children simply by giving them "THE LOOK", stopping them dead in their tracks, and setting them on the road to righteousness immediately.
Maxine loved to be involved in many social activities. She loved music, singing and dancing. She loved football. She liked the Colts, but loved the Raiders. Maxine was an avid fan from the early days until the present. Maxine also loved to play cards. Her favorite game was Solitaire. If you saw Maxine playing Solitaire and drinking her favorite soda, Pepsi-Cola, you could immediately draw two conclusions: I) She was having a time out and 2)She was not sharing her Pepsi-Cola. Not now, not ever! What Maxine did share was her creative skills. She was an expert seamstress and a wonderful cook. She was famous for her delicious Maccaroni and Cheese.
Maxine's unconditional love extended to all of her family and friends. She loved the Lord with all her heart and demonstrated that love through the kindness she showed to others.
On a warm sunny day, the Lord welcomed Maxine into eternity. Maxine passed away on May 23, 2010, Proceeded in death by her parents and her siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Michael Lampkin; Davina (Martin) Bennett; Kathi Lampkin; Charles Dyson and Aaron (Deborah) Lampkin. Missing her hugs and kisses will he her grandchildren; Erica Lampkin; Jason Bennett; Timothy Lampkin-Little; Edward Lampkin; Keyioko Bennett and Jordan Dyson. Also morning her passing is her aunt, Henrine Lee, her nephews: Gary & Gilbert Bell; her nieces: June Marie Bell and Cynthia Young; and many cousins and other relatives in St. Louis Missouri and California. Her laughter and her joyous spirit will be missed by her Downs Memorial Family and friends.
Maxine was raised in the Catholic Church, but later worshiped as Methodist ultimately uniting with Downs Memorial United Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev. Nichols. Maxine was a faithful member of Downs and loved her church family. She was devoted to the Downs family and taught Sunday school. It was at Downs that she established lifelong friendships.
Maxine was education in the St. Louis Public School System. Upon graduating from Summer High School, she attended Stowe Teachers' College. Later she transferred to Lincoln University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1954. Maxine was phenomenally intelligent. She accomplished many educational goals and always challenged herself to achieve great heights.
While in Lincoln, Maxine met Robert Lampkin. After courting at Lincoln, the two married on February 20, 1954 in St. Louis Missouri. Later that year, they moved to Oakland California. To this union four children were born: Michael, Davina, Kathi and Aaron.
Maxine loved all her children deeply and did everything in her power to make sure they had a wonderful and well-rounded life. They always came first. Maxine used intelligence to cultivate an atmosphere of intellect and achievement in her home. She exposed her children to the arts at an early age, through classical music and extra-curricular education. Maxine was a dedicated teacher and taught her children at home as well as made sure they made the most of the education they received at school. She supported her children in pursuing whatever educational choices they made and gave them the guidance to pursue those goals.
Maxine had a quick wit and a sharp tongue. She could turn a phrase like, "I'm the mother and you are the child" or "Keep on living" in a way that served as sound advice and a word to the wise. She could evoke the proper behavior from her children simply by giving them "THE LOOK", stopping them dead in their tracks, and setting them on the road to righteousness immediately.
Maxine loved to be involved in many social activities. She loved music, singing and dancing. She loved football. She liked the Colts, but loved the Raiders. Maxine was an avid fan from the early days until the present. Maxine also loved to play cards. Her favorite game was Solitaire. If you saw Maxine playing Solitaire and drinking her favorite soda, Pepsi-Cola, you could immediately draw two conclusions: I) She was having a time out and 2)She was not sharing her Pepsi-Cola. Not now, not ever! What Maxine did share was her creative skills. She was an expert seamstress and a wonderful cook. She was famous for her delicious Maccaroni and Cheese.
Maxine's unconditional love extended to all of her family and friends. She loved the Lord with all her heart and demonstrated that love through the kindness she showed to others.
On a warm sunny day, the Lord welcomed Maxine into eternity. Maxine passed away on May 23, 2010, Proceeded in death by her parents and her siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Michael Lampkin; Davina (Martin) Bennett; Kathi Lampkin; Charles Dyson and Aaron (Deborah) Lampkin. Missing her hugs and kisses will he her grandchildren; Erica Lampkin; Jason Bennett; Timothy Lampkin-Little; Edward Lampkin; Keyioko Bennett and Jordan Dyson. Also morning her passing is her aunt, Henrine Lee, her nephews: Gary & Gilbert Bell; her nieces: June Marie Bell and Cynthia Young; and many cousins and other relatives in St. Louis Missouri and California. Her laughter and her joyous spirit will be missed by her Downs Memorial Family and friends.
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