Barbara Faye Maxwell

Barbara Faye Maxwell

Barbara Maxwell Obituary

Visit the Berry Funeral Home & Crematory website to view the full obituary.

Barbara Faye Maxwell, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home January 17, 2026. 

A native of Bowman, GA, Barbara was the daughter of the late Walter H. And Mary Frances Moore Maxwell. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband William Zachariah Maxwell and her siblings Vernon, Joe, and Billy Maxwell. Barbara was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children; Lynne Maxwell, Tony Maxwell (Anita McGarity), Jerry (Rayne) Maxwell, Terri (David) Shaw; siblings; Sylvia Butler, Gail Seymour, Jan Oglesby, Mark Maxwell; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.

No services will be held at Barbara Maxwell request.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, has charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory

1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635

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