Maxine

Bridwell

Janita Maxine Bridwell, 91, of Blanchard, died Monday, April 7, 2025, in Chickasha.  The daughter of Daniel Merle Southard and Mable Elizabeth (Jamar) Southard, Maxine was born October 23, 1933, in Dibble, Oklahoma.

Maxine grew up in Dibble and attended Dibble Schools, where she played basketball during her Junior and Senior years.  She was a member of the Methodist Church of Blanchard.  She worked for many years as the night and weekend receptionist at Eisenhour Funeral Home where she greeted families for visitations.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Alice Mildrene "Sis" Wiley and Naomi Bernice Passmore; two brothers, Joe Ray Southard and Clifford Clay Southard; and a great granddaughter, Harlow Bridwell.

Maxine is survived by her two sons, Terry Bridwell and his wife, Marilyn, of Blanchard, and Neal Bridwell of Blanchard; three grandchildren, Gabrielle Baker and her husband, Justin, of Geronimo, Ross Bridwell and his wife, Heather, of Yukon, and Ty Bridwell of Norman; two great grandchildren, Olivia Baker and Georgia Bridwell; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard.  Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.