Maxine Koford Smith Allred February 10, 1939 — May 15, 2024 West Valley City Maxine Koford Smith Allred 1939 - 2024, West Valley, Utah was born in Garland, Utah on February 10, 1939, to Vaughn Wilford Koford and Mahala Marr Ellis. She died surrounded by her loving family on May 15, 2024.
Maxine is survived by six children including Sharlene Skaug (Perry), Ronald Mattinson, Jolene Hales (Brent), Mark Smith (Lori), Sherri Knapp (Greg), and Dirk Smith (Sheila). She had 24 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 4 great, great-grandchildren. Maxine also has three surviving sisters, Evelyn Brown, Lois Young, and Raylynn Jeffrey.
She was predeceased by her parents, Mahala Marr Koford, Vaughn W. Koford; one brother, Eldon Koford; one sister, Donna Brown; one grandchild, Star Lee Mattinson; and three husbands, Lorin Eugene Mattinson, Richard Joel Smith, and Eugene Max Allred.
Maxine cherished the years that she managed the Union 76 Truck Stop at Lake Point, UT. During the 15 years she worked there, she was beloved and respected by many people including customers, employees, and bosses. She maintained lifelong friendships with many!
There will be a viewing Friday, May 31 in Grantsville, Utah from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church on 81 N Church Street. There will be an additional viewing and funeral services on Saturday, June 1 in West Valley at the Hunter Village LDS Church at 3450 South 6400 West with the viewing from 11:00 to 11:45 followed by the funeral at noon. Her interment will be at the Grantsville, Utah cemetery that afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be live streamed. Click on the link below to watch:
The family would like to express much gratitude to the friends and neighbors who extended so much love to Maxine, and special gratitude to the Allred family, Ken and Louise Wilde, Don and Linda, Ed and Sherry, Arlin and Beckie and Jack and Stacy Allred and the many grandchildren for their love and support. We Love You. MOM!!!
Services are under the care of Didericksen Memorial.
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Samuel Hales
Samuel Hales has purchased Cherished moments - Lavender & White for Maxine Smith Allred
May 30, 2024
The Betty Chaudoin Family
The Betty Chaudoin Family has purchased Purple Majesty for Maxine Smith Allred
May 29, 2024
Frankie Duke
Great Lady. You can be proud of her legacy
May 25, 2024
Junie Gay Harlow
Maxine and Dick were our neighbors on Blaine Ave. in Grantsville. They were the best. Maxine will be missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of her children and family. May God bless and comfort them always.
May 23, 2024
Diana. Petersen
I had just been thinking about you. I worked at the 76 when you were there. Beautiful. Lady an the restaurant was always super clean ♥️♥️ prayerd