Louise Pierson Maxwell

Louise Pierson Maxwell, 84, of Katy, formerly of Diboll, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a Houston hospital. Private graveside services will be held in the Temple Family Cemetery with Dr. Brian Wiggins officiating.

Mrs. Maxwell was born January 31, 1942 in Austin, Texas to the late Henrietta (Mueller) and John Pierson.

Mrs. Maxwell resided in Diboll for 60 years. She was a homemaker, retired teacher, cancer counselor, and interior designer. She enjoyed traveling, reading, walking, observing wildlife, spending time with friends, and most of all dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lufkin for over 60 years and was active on a number of committees and choir.

After meeting her future husband at Tarleton Junior College (now Tarleton State University) they married in 1961 and moved to College Station where he pursued his degree while she worked in the President’s office. After he graduated in 1963 he went to work for Temple Industries and in 1965 they settled in Diboll where they lived, raised their sons, and enjoyed many happy years until his death in 2020.

When her boys were young she attended SFA and graduated with honors with a degree in education, later teaching second grade at Diboll ISD. She also worked as an interior designer and served on the board of Tarleton State University.

After a bout with breast cancer in 1997, she worked to become a certified counselor for cancer patients and their families. For her work, she was honored with an award from the American Cancer Society.

For the last several years her favorite hobby was shopping on Amazon and doting on her two dachshunds, Coco and Amy.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, David Maxwell of Houston and Troy and Keri Maxwell of Katy; grandchildren, Tyler Vaughn and Lauren Louise Maxwell of Katy; great-granddaughter, Vienna Zavitsky; bonus grandson, Brian Perez of Katy; and a number of other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 60 years, Harold Maxwell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the new Inpatient Unit of Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.