Erma Maxine Read Obituary
The passing of Erma Maxine Read (Iuka, Illinois) occurred on June 26, 2026. Erma, born on November 5, 1929, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Erma Maxine Read to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stephen Jennings and Maggie Jennings (Shelton); her husband Ray H. Read; her son Matt Read; and her grandson Josh Read.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Read (Debra) of Iuka, Janis Burroughs of Joplin and Jamie Fussell (John) of Homer, Louisiana.; and her siblings, Lou Clark of Florida, Rosie Henson of Iuka, Steve Jennings, Everett Jennings, Charlie Jennings, Les Jennings, Ollie Greenwood, Sandy Oswald, Karen Hodge, Jessie Turner, Beulah Colclasure and Darlene Sopher. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
To honor Maxine's memory, memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Iuka Cemetery, and will be graciously accepted at the Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home, 310 North Broadway / P.O. Box 97 Salem, Illinois 62881, (618) 548-1234.
