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NEWPORT NEWS - Maxine Marie Knight , 93, died on July 26, 2014. She was born in New Castle, PA, May 24, 1921 and was the daughter of Hilda Cypher and Charles Freeman. She had four older brothers. After graduating from high school in 1938, Maxine moved with her family to Alexandria, VA, where she married and had three children. She moved to Florida in 1961 and remained there until 2007. She moved to Virginia with her daughter Pamela to live with her oldest daughter Karen. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Knight; young son, Raymond; and her four brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Hornstein and Pamela Perez; her grandsons, Kevin Loving and wife, Nancy, and their children, Weston, Elise, and Elliott, all of NYC; Michael Loving and wife, Ginny, and their children, Chloe and Diego, all of Annandale, VA; Timothy Perez and son, Timmy Perez, of FL; granddaughter, Trina Perez and her daughter, Jessica Keen, of Newport News; and several nieces and nephews. Maxine devoted her life to giving her family unconditional love. She instilled in them the ability to develop a strong faith in God. She always gave everyone she met the gift of her warm smile. Her family takes comfort in knowing she continues to watch over them and pray for them. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Jerome Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.
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We remember your Mom, Maxine, in our regular prayers. We miss sending post cards to her on our trips. May God continue to bless her.
Frank and Diane Reifsnyder
Friend
July 25, 2021
Visiting the National Parks is not the same without sending Maxine a post card. We will continue to pray for her and Karen and Pam. You are all very special to us! God bless! Diane and Frank
Frank and Diane Reifsnyder
Friend
July 25, 2020
We wish Karen and Pam peace knowing they took wonderful care of their mother as she did for them as children. She still watches over you from her heavenly estate. She is no longer struggling. She has been taken home. With love to both of you and Maxine's extended family.
Linda and Chuck Avery
August 13, 2014
I love you nana and life will never be the same w/o you here. I hope I see you soon on the other side. I know your happy and at peace. Beautiful as ever.
Trina Perez
August 11, 2014
She was always there for me and my daughter. Her family came first even before herself. She was the most selfless person I know. Her last words to me was actually a question. "Am I happy?" that's always what she wanted for me. She will always remain in my heart and soul. I can't wait for the day to be with her again.
Trina Perez
August 11, 2014
No mother could ever receive better loving care than her family provided for Maxine. Karen and Pam, each of you will receive a double decker crown when you get to heaven. I have fond memories of visiting with your mom and dad when I was in Key West in the 1990s. May the Peace of God be with each of you.
Cecilia Newton
August 11, 2014
We will think of Maxine whenever we pass postcards in National Parks. Sending her cards was such a blessing for us. We know she will be watching over you from Heaven and thanking you for such loving care in her lifetime. God bless and love to you all!
Frank and Diane Reifsnyder
August 11, 2014
Sweet memories of Aunt Maxine will always be with me. She shared her smiles, warmth and love with all of us. May God Bless and keep her and give you comfort.
andrea allar
August 2, 2014
To Aunt Maxine's family ~~~ We hope that soon your grief will be softened by memories that bring a smile and laughter to your hearts. May faith sustain and give you comfort during this time. Our deepest sympathy
Lynn and Dennis Williams
July 31, 2014
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