Photo courtesy of Evans Funeral Home - Florala
Florala, Alabama
Sep 17, 1932 – Jan 16, 2021 (Age 88)
Maxine Thomas, age 88 years young found her joy in the morning on January 16th, 2021 as Jesus wrapped his loving arms around her and took her home as her husband and son were waiting at the door. Yes… it was a shouting time in glory as she was told to enter in---THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. She based her Christian Walk on Psalm 96:10….BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD. She knew everything was going to be alright because she was a KING’S KID. SHE TAUGHT HER CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN BY EXAMPLE. She would correct you in a heartbeat if you can’t say nothing nice …say nothing at all. She made it her goal to be a servant to love God and loving others. Her greatest gift of love to her was family. She believed if you had Good family you were BLESSED. Her daughter wants you to know she died in Faith with dignity and a peace that passes all understanding. We may have lost our praying mother and grandmother but we will never lose the treasure of prayers she put before God for us. And that responsibility is now ours. The legacy, the heritage, the mantle is now passed on to us.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Spence, mother, Allie Spence, two sisters- Alma Grimes and Bennie Schofield, one brother, Ebin Spence and her husband Holley Thomas and son-Ebb Thomas.
She is survived by her sister, Ruth Spence and brother, Johnny Spence. She is also survived by her daughter, Marilyn Haney and son-in-law Danny Haney residing in Paxton, Florida, 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Maxine Thomas’s family wants to express their appreciation to Regency Hospice in Defuniak Springs and Evans Funeral Home. The family wants you to know this group of caretakers are miracle workers, awesome in their care. They follow through with God’s guidance……they are WAYMAKERS….GLORY! The family will miss their dear mother/grandmother’s smile, her kindness, and her GODLINESS. Her daughter will miss the special bond they shared with daily caring for her. The family have thankful hearts that she in now entered in to the church triumphant forever.
The family also wants to thank you for your kind words, food and fellowship and flowers…She would want you to know her greatest wish would be for you to join her in her heavenly home. The family is looking forward to rejoicing with you in her Celebration of Life.
A memorial homecoming for Maxine Thomas will be on Tuesday, January 19th with Visitation at ten and the funeral service at eleven. The service will be at Evans funeral Home with Ronnie Sexton officiating. Interment will be at Paxton Cemetery.
Please join us in remembering Maxine Thomas by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
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Dear Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Danny, I'm so sorry for your lose. Granny was a truly good and warm hearted person. She took care of everybody as long as she could, and then you took good care of her. I'll always cherish my memories of happy childhood summers spent with Granny, Granddaddy, Uncle Jack, both of you, and Scott and Missy. I love you.XOXO
Love, Cece, Angelique, and Michael
Cece Thomas Umphlett
January 19, 2021 | Warrington, PA | Family
My heart is broken for you Marilyn and the family. Love and prayers for all to have strength and understanding in the days ahead. Maxine was a treasure to all who knew her for her kindness and love for our Savior. We will miss her, but we know she is rejoicing and knowing that will bring sweet peace.
Sandra Hart Brown Grimes
January 18, 2021 | Huntsville, AL | Family
Marilyn, and Family:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, as you celebrate a life well lived, and may you abide in the shelter of His wings as you face the days ahead! May His peace be upon you, and all the family!
DeVon Chambers
January 18, 2021 | LaGrange, IN | Friend
We will truly miss you Ms Maxine. I know you are in a better place with God in heaven. To the family we send our prayers. God needed her for a reason and I know she is happy and at peace. You will miss her but charisma the memories. There are plenty. Love you. ♥♥♥♥
Lamar and Cindy Davis
January 17, 2021 | Paxton, FL | Friend
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Maxine, she will be missed greatly. But our loss is Heaven's gain. The shape the world seems to be getting in make me wish we could keep more like her here on earth, but she has earned the right to go where there is no pain or suffering. Maybe if we live like she would want us to we can earn the right to follow her when it is our time to go. Praying for peace and comfort for her family and friends.
William Jackson
January 17, 2021 | Lockhart, AL | Friend
Marilyn, I am very sorry for your loss. I feel like I've known Maxine all my life and she always had a smile to share. It's a joy to know she is safe at home with the Father. Many prayers and much love for you and your family.
kimley Morgan
January 17, 2021 | Montgomery, AL | Friend
She was such a sweet lady. Remember her as a young military wife with small children. Always smiling and putting up with all us teenagers. My heart and prayers go out to family.
Flora Seamans
January 17, 2021 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
