Maxine Doris Nichols Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maxine Doris Nichols (Bloomington, Indiana), who passed away on February 8, 2026 at the age of 96. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maxine Doris Nichols to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Myrtle Deckard and Robert Deckard; her husband Edgar "Ed" Nichols; her son Edgar Nichols Jr.; her son-in-law Curtis L Murden; her great grandchild Luke Loya; and her siblings, Mary Vesta McHaffey (Bill), Maggie Marie Clark (George), Mildred Loudean McGrew (Dave), Martha Lou Bruner (Wes), Laura Mae Harding (Paul) and Mitchell "Bud'Deckard.
She is survived by: her daughter Jean Murden; her daughter-in-law Katie Nichols; her granddaughters, Sarah Loya and Rachel Montgomery (Jonathan); her great grandchildren, Miranda Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery, Andrew Loya and Rex Loya; and her brother Richard Deckard (Rose). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
