Maxine Yancey Knarr Cheply Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maxine Yancey Knarr Cheply (Hurst, Texas), born in Tecula, Texas, who passed away on May 13, 2020 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Inez Yancey and Thomas Bernice Yancey; her former husband V. O. "Teke" Knarr; and her husband Robert "Bob" Cheply. She is survived by: her children, Drew Knarr of Hurst, Texas, Susan Knarr of Haltom City, Texas and Cindy Drake; her son-in-law Davin of Pflugerville, Texas; her grandchildren, Lauren Pruett (Ryan) of Midland, Texas, Thomas Sayavongsa of Haltom City, Texas and Camey Drake of Pflugerville, Texas; her great grandchild Halyn Pruett of Midland, Texas; her stepchildren, Keyth Cheply (Denise) of Greenville, Craig Cheply (Beth) of Tempe, Arizona and Melissa Stubblefield (Phil) of Federal Way, Washington; her stepgrandson Andrew Stubblefield of Federal Way, Washington; her sister Shirley Gumert (John) of Ingram, Texas; and her sister-in-law Pat Perry of Hurst, Texas. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

If you prefer, memorial contributions may be made to your local pet shelter, or a charity of your choice.