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Maxine “Max” Knobloch, age 73, was called home to join her beloved husband on January 16, 2026.
Maxine was born on August 16, 1952, to Elliot Sewell and Dolly Allbright. She leaves behind one daughter, Melissa (James) Bridges; a son, Shawn (Taci) Knobloch; her grandchildren, Kade (Trasey) Johnson, Thomas (Sydney) Hayes, Charles and Jackson Knobloch, and Kris (Jessica) Bridges; great-grandchildren, Kaylen Bridges, Dawsyn and Devyn Johnson; her sister, Minnie (Jesse) Cole; nephews, who were like grandsons, Elliot and Ethan Golden; and her beloved dog, “Shorty Pantz”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as a brother, “John” Johnny Whitfield; and the love of her life, Thomas Knobloch.
Maxine married the love of her life, Thomas on May 27, 1971, and she was a homemaker and daycare provider for many happy years.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on January 31, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Turning Point Community Church, located at 11202 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424. Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Resthaven Memorial Park, 5740 19th St., Lubbock, TN 79407.
Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.
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