Marie L. Maxey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marie Louise (Ercanbrack) Maxey was born July 15, 1962, in Muskogee, OK to Cecil and Lena Ercanbrack. She departed this earth October 21, 2020, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK with her beloved husband and sons by her side. Marie was a lifelong resident of Muskogee, OK, and attended Muskogee Public Schools. She married Anthony Howard in 1983 and to this union, Cody Allen Howard and Tyler Wade Howard were born. In her early years, Marie enjoyed dancing and was a longtime student at Isabel Cockle Dance Studio. She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where she loved being a member of the handbell choir. Marie had an eye for floral design and was the proud owner of a floral shop. She continued that love for plants and flowers later in life, with her favorite hobby of gardening. On June 7, 1999, Marie received a life-saving heart transplant. She defied all scientific odds by living over two decades with her new heart. Her donor’s family would be so blessed to know her life was not only saved, but fully lived by their gift. Marie never let her health hold her back or keep her down, she had a fierce determination to live her life and never miss a thing. In December of 1999, she married Jerry Maxey. With this union, her dream of becoming a “girl” mom came true with her bonus daughter, Heather Maxey. Marie could not have lived the wonderful life she did without the boundless love and support of her husband, Jerry. He was the ultimate husband, friend, and caretaker. Marie had a great love for holidays and special occasions. She was a talented cook and made her family their favorite dish and dessert for their birthday each year. Every holiday was her “favorite” …. Fireworks on the 4th of July, handing out candy to Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween, filling Easter baskets, baking Christmas candies, stuffing stockings, and spoiling everyone with gifts. There was never a doubt how much Marie loved you with her endless giving. Her proudest accomplishment was becoming a mother and, most recently, a Mimi. She showed her sons fervent love and unconditional support until her last breath. She loved her grandsons with every ounce of her being, Radley and Ryker brought her more joy than words could ever explain. If you were ever around her in the last few years, she would be quick to show off pictures of her grandsons. They will deeply miss out on having their Mimi here on Earth, but will have the best guardian angel a boy could dream of. Marie was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Bruce and David Ercanbrack. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Maxey of Muskogee, OK; her sons, Cody Howard and wife Lindsey Howard of Muskogee, OK; Tyler Howard of Tulsa, OK; her bonus daughter, Heather Maxey of Coweta, OK; her father-in-law, Emmitt Maxey of Muskogee, OK; her sister, Penny Ponton and husband Carl of Arlington, TX; her brothers, Marcel Ercanbrack of Muskogee, OK; and Wayne Ercanbrack of McAlester, OK; sister-in-law, Teri Maxey Cox of Muskogee, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, many friends, and her most cherished grandsons, Ryker and Radley Howard of Muskogee, OK. A memorial service Celebrating Marie’s life will be 9AM Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee, with Father Richard Cristler officiating. The family of Marie Louise Maxey has entrusted her service and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson, OK. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Marie L. Maxey

July 15, 1962 - October 21, 2020