Maxine Gordon Ausenbaugh

Maxine Gordon Ausenbaugh, age 94, of Providence, KY and formerly of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. She was born January 28, 1929 in Gideon, MO to Henry Lee Gordon and Grace Elizabeth Rye Gordon. Mrs. Ausenbaugh was a mother and homemaker, a talented oil painter, and she attended the Providence First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, James Russell Ausenbaugh of Providence, KY; son, Gary (Mary) Grisham of Dawson Springs, KY; step son, Jimbo (Jan) Ausenbaugh of Hopkinsville, KY; granddaughter, Debra Lee (D.J.) Oldham; great-granddaughter, Natalie Page Oldham; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; two nieces, Rebecca James and Elizabeth “Liz” (Billy) Morris; and nephew, Terry Darnell.

She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Oscar Grisham; son, David Grisham; twin sister,  Irene Gordon Franklin; brother, Robert Lee Gordon; an infant sister, Lorene Rachel Gordon; two step daughters, Mary Jo Davis and Judy Morse.

Visitation for Maxine Gordon Ausenbaugh will be Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM at Beshear Funeral Home, Dawson Springs, KY. There will be a graveside service to follow at 3:00 PM at Rosedale Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Graham officiating.

Active Pallbearers include D.J. Oldham, Lee James, Stephen Grimes, Billy Morris, Larry Ligon and Steve Morse.