Mary Maxine Poole Machlitt, beloved mother, Mimi, Great-Mimi and friend passed away peacefully on August 31, 2013 at the age of 91 surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born in Votaw, Texas on November 11, 1921 to Katherine and Joe Poole. She served her country as a WAVE in the US Navy during WWII. She married Don Machlitt in 1945. They moved to Minneapolis in 1946 where their three daughters were born. In 1954 they moved to Houston where she helped Don start his business, Electro-Chem Etching. They resided in Briargrove Park for almost 40 years. After Don died, she moved to the Buckingham when it opened in 2005. She was predeceased by Don her beloved husband of 56 years and her parents and three siblings.
Maxine is survived by her three loving daughters and spouses: Kathy and John Spelman, Sandra and Harry Peyton and Susan and Daniel Floeck. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren that she adored : Stacy, Rodney, Caroline and Hayley McCain; Kyle, Amy, Will and Owen Spelman; Allison, Michael, Peyton, Harrison and Anna Brandt; Hap Peyton; Lauren Peyton; Jeff, Christi, Lizzie and Clay Floeck; Leslie, Cody, Carson and Luke Moerer and Lindsey and Matthew Thomas. She also leaves nieces and nephews in Minnesota and special cousins Patricia and Merle Griffith of Minneapolis. She is also survived by her many treasured friends she made while residing at the Buckingham and her dear friends from her volunteering days at Memorial Area Ministries (MAM.)
The family would like to thank Dr. John P. Ott for his years of patient caring for our mother and also Dr. Sharon Vogel and the caring staff on 6M at Memorial City Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Visitation with the family will be at Forest Park Westheimer on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 6-8 pm. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at Chapelwood Methodist 11140 Greenbay on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Memorial Area Ministries 1625 Blalock Rd. Houston, Tx.77080, Chapelwood Foundation at Chapelwood UMC 11140 Greenbay 77024, Star of Hope Mission P.O. Box 1505 Houston, TX.77251 or a charity of your choice.
Our mother was an amazing woman. She had a deep love for her Lord, her family and her friends. She had a caring, fun-loving, strong, tenacious spirit which will be with us always. She will be greatly missed.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Sep. 2 to Sep. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Machlitt

8 Entries

Gloria Hernandez

August 27, 2020

Hello to all Machlitt Fam.
Mr. & Mrs. Machlitt & Electro Chem will always have a special place with all of the Hernandez Fam.
we remember and talk of all the good times we had together. My Mother Olivia who got me the job @ Electro Chem joined your Mom & Dad 1/5/18 so I am sure they have had plenty to talk about.
So you thee behave and have fun till we see each other again!
Always Gloria Hernandez

Gloria Hernandez

September 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I worked for your Mom & Dad Don and Maxine till the very last day Electro Chem closed its doors. I will always have them close to my heart. May they RIP together.

Joe and Wendy,Nico, Elisa Machlitt

September 4, 2013

Dear Kathy and John, Sandy and Harry, Susan and Dan. What a wonderful memory we all have of your mother. In the early 50's in Minneapolis she was my special day care provider while Violet went off to work. Sandy and I had so much fun together then. Maxine treated me like that little boy she never had. Your parents were always so very good to me. We all will miss our Mimi with her wonderful smile and kind words. We love you so much Aunt Maxine (Mimi)

Thiese Struss

September 4, 2013

Dear Aunt Maxine, My heart is heavy as I know as is your families. You are going to be greatly missed but you leave behind many loving memories. I will cherish sharing your 90th birthday with you and your family,our many phone conversations which usually started with "Minnesota calling" and with the exchange of " I love you" Give uncle Bud, mom,dad, and grandma a hug. Tell them God saved the best for last, should crack them up.

Dell and Harriet Renfro

September 3, 2013

This is such a wonderful picture of her! It just puts a smile on my face. Dell and I are thinking of you all. May you find peace in the days ahead.

September 3, 2013

My condolences to the bereaved family of Ms. Machlitt. May you be comforted by reflecting on the many wonderful memories that you will cherish forever. Also you can look forward to the removal of all causes of death and the grief it brings.

Ginny & Bob Landon

September 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family--God Bless You!

Dorothy Duncan

September 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends may they find peace in the Lord.I worked for Don and Maxine for over 25 yrs. and it was a pleasure. They were like my parents. I truely miss Electro Chem Etching Co. I grew up on that corner. You will be missed by many Maxine.May you rest in peace, I know Don will be thrilled to see you!

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