Megan Maxwell's mother prepares to switch gears, seek justice.

November 16,2010-NEWPORT (WATE) - Megan Maxwell's mother has made the final arrangements for her daughter, whose remains were found on November 5. But she is also preparing to shift her focus.

"I got a phone call from the detective. I could feel it was Megan. He didn't have to tell me," Lisa Maxwell said.

Lisa learned her daughter had been abducted and murdered in April 2009, as investigators suspected.

Megan, a 19-year-old with a bright smile who touched so many people, was left by someone in a wooded area outside of Newport.

"It [autopsy results] came back, and it was. You're almost relieved that you made it," Lisa Maxwell said.

Countless hours had gone by since Megan mysteriously disappeared. By now, she would have graduated with her high school classmates and attended cosmetology school.

Instead, Lisa has to bury her daughter this weekend.

On Monday, Megan's body was released to a Newport funeral home following an autopsy.

"I wish it could be different, but it's not. But I'm grateful we can have the service," Lisa Maxwell said.

But the mother's work is not done. She explained how the missing person posters will be replaced with posters that read, "Justice for Megan."

She says she'll switch gears, convinced that those who supported her family will stick by her side and assure justice is served.

Lisa Maxwell still points the finger at a man behind bars, Jeffrey Lee Stock, who authorities consider a person of interest.

"That's where he needs to stay. He doesn't need out. He doesn't ever need to walk the streets again," she said.

She also says he wants peace for her daughter. With her own mother, Judy O'Neil, by her side, Lisa is gathering Megan's favorite things.

"This is Megan's letterman jacket. She played tennis in school. This is Peanut Butter, the bear she loved," O'Neil said.

O'Neil also pointed out pictures of their family, Megan's best friend and sister, and an old T-shirt as items they plan to bury with the teen.

Funeral services will be held at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church in Newport on Saturday. The receiving of friends is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the funeral following.

Her burial will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

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