Maxine Jordan, 97, of Columbus, Indiana formerly of West Frankfort passed away at 8:36 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2014 in Millers Merry Manor, Hope. She was born in West Frankfort, IL on May 26, 1917, Maxine was the daughter of Fred and Gladys Wall Melvin. She married Elva Jordan, he preceded her in death on April 21, 1984. Survivors include her son, Rev. Melvin Bucky (Pauline) Jordan of Columbus, IN; daughter, Mary Ellen (Michael) King of Bayville, N.J.; brother, Dean (Karen) Melvin of Cape Coral, FL; sister, Myrldean (Sal) Leone of FL; grandchildren, Timothy (Raye Lynn) Jordan, Sean (YaYa) Jordan, Jeremy King and Kelley King; great grandchildren, Luke Melvin Jordan and Hadley Danielle Jordan. Maxine retired as a school cook for Franklin Schools in West Frankfort, IL. She was an active member of the Antioch United Methodist Church in West Frankfort. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elva Jordan; brothers, Lyndell Melvin, Charles Melvin and Gene Melvin. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2014 in Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Rev. Robert Smith & Rev. Susan Cox officiating.  Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Fork Cemetery in West Frankfort. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th Street, Columbus, IN 47201 and will be accepted at the funeral home. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com.