MAXIE FLORENCE RAINWATER PISKE, 83, of
Killeen, TX passed away on July 8, 2023, with
burial at the Killeen City Cemetery. Maxie's long
struggle with dementia has ended and has gone to
her heavenly home.
She was on born Oct. 13, 1939 in Ranger, TX to
William "Bill" Rando & Freda Mae Stallings (RHS-
1930) Rainwater. Maxie attended Ranger High School
and graduated in the Class of 1958.
Maxie married Roy L. Piske in June of 1961 and had
three children. She began her career working for
H.E.B. at Midtown Mall then later on Gray street
in Killeen as a H.E.B. partner. She received an
H.E.B. District Award for being most helpful and
friendly to all customers. Maxie was a proud member
of the East Side Baptist Church since the early
1960's. She loved playing the piano, playing bingo
with her daughter and friends; and she loved to
watch the "Dallas Cowboys".
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
Roy, her brother, Willis Rainwater (RHS-1955) and
her sister-in-law, Merrell Rainwater with whom she
was friends since they were 14 years old.
Maxie is survived by her children: Karon Sue Wilkinson
and husband, Barry; Roy Lee Piske, Jr. and wife, Laura,
and Richard Allan Piske. Grandchildren: Austin, Alexus,
Savanah, Laura, Ryan and Jessie. Great-grandchildren;
Callie, Lila, and Peyton. Nieces and nephews; Debbie
Colleen Svatek and husband, Dwayne.