Mrs. Maxine Bennett Wade, 79, of Drexel, passed away at her residence, after a long period of declining health on June 1, 2025.
She was a widower of her husband, Boyd, a WWII Veteran. In addition, she is preceded in death by her father, Max Bennett and mother, Thelma Calhoun Bennett; her brothers , Junior and Clarence; Sisters Joan, Kathleen and Daughter, Sonya.
Maxine is survived by her brother, Jimmy Bennett. She is also survived by her kids and their wives, Johnny and Liz Wade, Cathy Boggs, Randy and Tammy Wade, Tony and Lucy Wade, Tracy Wade and Kayla Webber. Also, surviving are her 14 Grandkids and 9 Great- Grandkids; numerous nieces and nephews, and her dog, Princess.
Maxine was a Respite and Foster Care parent for many years. She loved taking care of kids. Her hobbies included sewing, shopping at thrift stores, and volunteering her time at thrift stores, coloring, fixing baby dolls for little girls and family get-togethers, as well talking to almost everyone she met.
Funeral Service for Maxine Bennett Wade will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese, with Rev. Marvin Wiley officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Service.
Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 1545 Orchard Drive, Lenoir, NC.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the family. An online guestbook and obituary can be found at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Prayers for the family. I’m sorry for your loss.
Mama, I can’t believe you are gone. I miss you so very much. I don’t know what to do with out you. You are so loved by everyone. You are the glue that kept all of us together and I pray we don’t fall apart. Since I had this stroke I couldn’t take care of you, but Kelly did and y’all talked a lot so maybe if I need to know something maybe she might know what you might say. I never thought I would have so many questions this soon but I do. I love you so very much and I’ll see you soon.