Maxine Silas August 02 1952 - January 4 2022. Celebrating the Life of Mother Maxine Maxine Silas was born in Helena Arkansas and was raised in San Diego. Ms.Silas was a strong God fearing woman. She remained a Christian despite being born with a physical disability. Ms.Silas was a stay at home mom for years. Then, she decided to attend Southwestern college with her daughter Sharon Mackey. She pursed writing poetry and was working on starting a nonprofit business. Most importantly she wanted to help the homeless, senior citizens, foster children and the vision impair. She was a compassionate woman who loved spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. She was ordained as Mother Maxine Silas at Gate of Heaven Holy Temple in October 2018 . A year and a half later she become a member of Rhema Word Ministries where she remained. Sadly, her dreams came to a stop when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer in November 19, 2021. However, she continued on fighting until the end. She passed away on January 4, 2022. Ms. Silas is survived by two daughters Dolores Jenkins and Sharon Mackey and one son Jerry Mackey Jr. Two grandchildren from Dolores, Tamara Wilson and Jamal King and one granddaughter from Jerry named Darla. Her remaining brothers are Roosevelt Brown and James Silas. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to England Family Mortuary, Inc.