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Maxine R. Willis 1926–2018

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Maxine Willis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Dec 1926 · lorraine, Texas, USA
Died 23 Jul 2018 · Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, USA
Father John Willis Roberts Jr
Mother Eunice Tinny Roberts
Spouse Felix Ray Walker
Children Shirley Jean Walker
Siblings Annie V Roberts, Clide H Roberts, John L Roberts, Lula M Roberts, Wayland Roberts

Researchers connected through Maxine Willis 1926–2018

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Biography

In 1926, Maxine R. Willis entered the world in lorraine, Texas, USA, born to john willis roberts jr and eunice tinny roberts. In 1935, Maxine R. Willis resided in Rural, Mitchell, Texas. In 1940, Maxine R. Willis resided in J P 5, Mitchell, Texas, USA. Maxine R. Willis married felix ray walker, h s miller, and had children including shirley jean walker. Maxine R. Willis passed away in 2018 in Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Birth Records Texas, Birth Index

Life Timeline

1926
Birth of Maxine R. Willis in lorraine, Texas, USA
Birth
1935
Maxine R. Willis resided here in Rural, Mitchell, Texas
Residence
1940
Maxine R. Willis resided here in J P 5, Mitchell, Texas, USA
Residence
2018
Death of Maxine R. Willis in Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Maxine Willis

This ancestor line traces from Georgia (1844) to lorraine, Texas, USA (1926) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Maxine Willis (1926–2018) was born in lorraine, Texas, USA and died in Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Maxine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Maxine Willis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Maxine R. Willis PTP
1926–2018
lorraine, Texas, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Maxine Willis's Descendants

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Maxine R. Willis PTP 1926–2018