Maxine Tyler Thomas

Maxine Tyler Thomas

Maxine Thomas Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 23, 2008.
THOMAS, Maxine Tyler, departed this life suddenly on October 20, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Bradby Tyler Crawley and Lewis Beverly Tyler; and brother, Breon B. Tyler. She is survived by her husband, Samuel P. Thomas; a loving and devoted daughter and son, Deneal T. Harris (Byron Sr.) and Teicher T. Thomas; one stepson, S. Pernell Jr. (Beth); stepmother, Mae L. Tyler; one brother, Beverly J. R. Tyler; two granddaughters, one nephew, four aunts, three god-daughters, stepgrandchildren, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, October 24, 2008 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James H. Johnson Jr. officiating. Interment St. John's Baptist Church Cemetery, Charles City, Va.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 19, 2009

Tracey Brice posted to the memorial.

October 25, 2008

JOYCE GHEE posted to the memorial.

October 25, 2008

Wanda Ford posted to the memorial.

Tracey Brice

October 19, 2009

I was very sadden and shock to read Maxine Memorandum in Sunday 10/18/09 paper. I did not know she had passed. Deneal or Teicher please contact me at 804-267-0737. I was married to Marvin Brinsen.

JOYCE GHEE

October 25, 2008

DEE DEE....OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.

Wanda Ford

October 25, 2008

Dee Dee, Teicher, Happy & Joy
I am so sorry to hear about momma Maxine. As you know Mee Mee was more like a mother to me and Kee Kee also. You know God will be with you though this difficult storm as he has always been. Is is rough for you all now but I promise you it will get better. May God bless and keep his loving arms around you. May you find comfort in knowing you have alot of family and friends that will be there for you.

WE LOVE YOU ALL!
YOUR SISTERS, NIECEY AND KIKI

April Holmes

October 24, 2008

Dee Dee, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom she was a good friend of my moms and very sweet lady. SHe will be truely missed. If you need me for anything to talk or whatever even just to help you out with joy dont hesitate to call me.

Marie Meade

October 24, 2008

Dee Dee, Happy, and Joy,
It broke my heart to hear about my dear friend...you have my deepest sympathy and I will always remember Max!

Keith Kelsaw

October 24, 2008

To the Tyler Thomas families,

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Diane Saunders

October 24, 2008

Bev, my thoughts and prayers to you and your dear family. I remember all of the times that we shared with Maxine and your family during my days at the bank at 25th and Broad Street. Love you dearly.

Ashley Maybush

October 24, 2008

Dee Dee and Family,

I am soo sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all like family and your mom treated me like I was her own. She will be missed by many...

Ashley, Aiyanah, and Shane

Sharon Taylor

October 24, 2008

To the Tyler Thomas families,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Always remember "God is still in charge" no matter how hard it seems right now, look to him for strength and comfort and he will walk with you all the way!

Deanna Adams

October 24, 2008

May caring thoughts bring you strength in this time of sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nicole & Shayna Adkins

October 24, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rachel Adkins Greenhow

October 24, 2008

Dee Dee and Teicher
I'm sorry to hear about your loss as I know how much your mother meant to both of you. Please accept my heartfelt condolesences.

Samuel Thomas,Jr.

October 23, 2008

Maxine was always so nice to me,she accepted me as family,being her stepson brought about certain challenges,but she always made me feel at home.I remember being at my dads house for the holidays and dee-dee and myself wanted to have ham sandwiches. We cut the ham all wrong,and she let us know.Maxine will always be in my heart all my prayers,all my love to the family.Lets remember the good times.Maxine will always be in our hearts..........Pernell Thomas,Jr.

Irving & Elaine & Family Paige

October 23, 2008

We are so sorry for loss. You all will be in our prayers, may the Lord be with you.

Red, Sug & Brooke Miles

October 23, 2008

Teicher and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers and may you find the strength to make it through this difficult time.

LaVonne Jones

October 23, 2008

Dee Dee & Teicher, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Remember God is with you during these difficult times. May your mother's cherished memories bring you strength, peace & comfort.

Tommy & Pam Day

October 23, 2008

Happy, Dee Dee & Joy, May you find comfort in knowing that God will give you the peace that surpasses all understanding. I am really sorry I didn't get to meet your mom like Hannah did cause she said she was a very nice lady. I guess that's why you turned out so nice Dee Dee you had a great role model.
Happy and Dee Dee ya'll have become a very special part of our family and we love ya'll and if you need anything we are here to help. Happy I am really sorry about your dad and I hope the fond memories you have of him will help with the easing of the pain. Please call if you need us for anything at all.
Love, Tommy and Pam

Alphonso Walker

October 23, 2008

My prayers are with you, and may God keep his loving arms around you.

Althea Cotman

October 23, 2008

Dee Dee, & Family

May it comfort you to know that others care during this time of bereavement. Take care and may God Bless You and your family!!

A J Scott

October 23, 2008

Beverly and Todd you are in my thoughts for your loss.

Bridget Christian-Robinson

October 23, 2008

To the Family, We are truely sorry for your loss, we grew up as neighbors and close friends, we were always happy to see "The Max & The Pern". You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bridget, Daryl, Cookie, Nickie, Betty, Janet (Johnnie Cake), Lola, Pearl (Ree). We remember Max as a very loving and wonderful mother.

Corlisse Cokie Calhoun

October 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Paula & Darus & Krystle Jones

October 23, 2008

We are so so sorry for your lost. Our deepest sympathy and our condolences are extened to all of you. We will miss riding past Ms. Maxine's and seeing her in the yard, waving as we rode by. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Joyce's Beauty Lounge

October 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

victoria cox

October 23, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of "mama thomas" my prayer is that god strengthen you to go on during this time. Do know that she's looking down upon you and is for certain fussing but keep your heads up and rem. the goodtimes shared and there were plenty of goodtimes. The family is in my prayers may god bless each of you. If there's something i can do please let me know. love you all

Linda Mason

October 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Chee & Lacy Charity

October 23, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Debbie Crewe

October 23, 2008

Beverly Jr & Family, Our deepest smpathy is extended to your family during this time of bereavement. Maxine will be missed very deeply. Your faith will see you through this time. Pye & Debbie Crewe

R. Loretta Johnson-Quarles

October 23, 2008

Beverly and Family:

I am so sorry about the loss of Maxine. You have our deepest sympathy.

Loretta & Alfred Quarles

Kathy Jones

October 23, 2008

Beverly, Jr. & Todd,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lovingly,
Petie, Tommy, Kathy, Geri, & Johnny

Stephanie Edwards and Family

October 23, 2008

I pray your hearts and minds be encouraged and may the joy of the Lord strengthen you daily. We embrace your family with our love and prayers.

Wilfreda Miles Urquheart

October 23, 2008

Dee-Dee,
It has been a long time since I have seen you. I am really sorry about your mom. Contact me soon so that we can talk.

Joie Howell

October 23, 2008

DeeDee,Byron & Beverly Jr.
I was deeply saddened to hear of your moms death.My sympathy and deepest condolenses go out to you and your family.God is still in charge.
Andrew, Joie& Charity Howell

Lorraine Daniel-Tucker

October 23, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joie Howell

October 23, 2008

DeeDee, Byron , Bev. Jr. & Ms. May,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your moms death.My sympathy and deepest condolenses go out to you and your family.God is still in charge.
Andrew, Joie & Charity Howell

joie howell

October 23, 2008

DeeDee,Byron& O'Toole
I was deeply saddened to hear of your moms death.My sympathy and deepest condolenses go out to you and your family.God is still in charge.
Andrew, Joie& Charity Howell

The Quivers Family

October 23, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Max was a sweet and caring women that will be missed very much. Our prayers are with you and may God bless you and your family.

Shenee Jones

October 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

E. Wayne Green, Sr

October 23, 2008

May the Lord keep his hands on the family during these troubling times.

Kendra Chavis

October 23, 2008

Dee Dee & Teicher, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of "Mama Max". I will continue to pray for you both during this rough time, she will be greatly missed. If there is anything I can do please let me know. You and your family will always hold a place in my heart.

With Love & sympathy, Kendra

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