Maydeen Zahner was born on May 9, 1944, at Madison County, Missouri, the daughter of Delbert and Irene (Lutes) Carlton, and passed away on December 20, 2025 at the age of 81 years.

Maydeen was preceded in death by her husband, James Zahner, who she married on July 4, 1974, at Fredericktown, her parents, her brother Robert "Roy" Carlton, and an infant brother.

Maydeen is survived by one (1) daughter, Jamie (Mark Warden) Alley, three (3) grandchildren, Hagen (Casey) Thompson, Faith Warden, Rider Warden, and one (1) great-grandchild, Josh DeClue.

Maydeen volunteered at the Madison County Senior Center for several years, and she enjoyed yard sales.