Joan Belle Maxwell Obituary
The passing of Joan Belle Maxwell in Little Rock, Arkansas occurred on July 1, 2026. Joan, born on May 9, 1937 in Midland, Michigan, is remembered by those who knew her. 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, Joe Palmateer and Leota Palmateer (Burkett); and her sister Delores LaVier. She is survived by: her siblings, Yvonne Dyer of Midland, MI and Joe Palmateer II of Harrison, MI.; her children, Tammora McClendon, Anita Maxwell of Alexander, AR, James Maxwell (Kim) of Cabot, AR, Coleen Habenicht of Little Rock, AR, Christina Hatfield of Little Rock, AR, Michael Maxwell of Little Rock, AR, Brian Maxwell (Haoyan Liu) of Springdale, AR and Brendan Maxwell (Erin) of Pea Ridge, AR; her grandchildren, Sandra McClendon (Matthew Ferricher), Sean McClendon, Rachael Mayhew (Tony), Paul Hatfield, Richard Maxwell (Emily), Conor Habenicht, Mary Maxwell (Rosario Dispensa) and Ashlynn Maxwell; her great grandchildren, Audrey, Rileigh, Declan McClendon, Teigan Ferricher, Ella and Ava Mayhew; and her friend Ruby Gould. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.
