Sarah "Maxine" Strong Luttrell, 90, of Gainesville, MO passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Maxine was born to Saul Strong and Maggie Lawson Strong on August 2, 1935 and was raised in rural Ozark County, Missouri. She later made her home in Ohio, where she spent most of her adult life.

A devoted homemaker, Maxine found her greatest joy in caring for her family. She especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed working word search puzzles and was well known for making the best fried potatoes, a meal her family will always remember with love.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Saul and Maggie Strong; her son, Ronald Carter, and an infant son. Brothers, Woodrow Strong, Verdon Strong, Herschel Strong, Saul Strong Jr.; and sisters Mary Hensley, Ikie Henderson, and Gracie Davidson.

She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Carter Holland; husband Gary; her son, Roger Carter; wife Stacey; her grandchildren, Sheri Friend and Scott, Davin Friend and wife, Kasey; her great-grandchildren, Logan Alsup, Cooper Friend, Gentry Alsup, and Hudsyn Friend; several great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends who will cherish her memory.

Maxine will be remembered for her loving heart, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on through the many lives she touched.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2026 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville, MO. Visitation will be Friday morning from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial will follow at Howard Ridge Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Frye, Cooper Friend, Hudsyn Friend, Thomas Lawson, Bub Davidson, and Scott Cantrell.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.