Leverett, Maxine Tillotson of Leverett, MA passed away December 23, 2016 at her home.

She was born to Roscoe Mikels and Tessie (Brown) Mikels September 23, 1929 in Shawswick, Indiana. She was predeceased by her siblings William Mikels, Mary Ralph and Betty Morrison.

Maxine graduated from Shawswick High School and Indiana Business College with an associates degree in business. She was employed by Crane Naval Depot for numerous years.

Maxine married Jesse (Tilly) Tillotson January 22, 1971. The two of them owned and operated JM Property Management in Hadley, MA. They sold the business in 2008 and retired to Cookeville, TN. Tilly passed away January 19, 2011. Maxine had returned to Leverett earlier this year to be near friends and family.

She was a member of the Cloverleaf Square Dance Club and Baystate Travelers. She enjoyed her square dance family, traveling in the RV, genealogy and playing euchre.

She is survived by her daughter Phetney Cleveland and son in law Joe Cleveland of Leverett, MA. A special friend Sharon Byrd of Bainbridge, IN. Too many to list nieces and nephews.  And, her favorite buddy, the beloved family black lab Eli.

Burial will be at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, MA with her husband. A celebration of life will take place at a later date to be announced.