PIERSON,  Maxine, age 85, of West Elkton, OH.  passed away Wed. Feb. 17, 2016 in Eaton.  She was born Aug. 31, 1930 to William and Mary Ballard.  She was a graduate of West Elkton High School.  She is survived by two daughters, Pam (Larry) Ristaneo, West Alexandria, OH., Andrea (Don) Gray, New Lebanon, OH., 4 grandsons, Christopher Gray, Cincinnati, OH., Michael Ristaneo, West Alexandria, OH., Jason Gray, New Lebanon, OH., Greg Ristaneo, West Alexandria, OH., and her ex-husband, “Cracker” Pierson, West Elkton, OH. and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.  There will be no public services.  Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, OH. is in charge of arrangements.  For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com