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Maxine Sherwood Obituary
A visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 2PM at Wilson Orwosky Chapel in Emory, Texas. A graveside service will follow at Lone Star Cemetery in Point, Texas.
Maxine Sherwood, born December 6, 1929, went to be with her siblings and son in Heaven on August 19, 2025. She was born during the Great Depression, and that grit carried her through a life that wasn’t always easy, but she was always full of strength and love.
To her children, she was “Mama.” To just about everyone else, she was “Mema.” She loved her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, and great-greats fiercely.
Mama, Mema, or Maxine, whatever you called her, she loved her family, she loved gardening, cheering (or sometimes mad) for her Dallas Cowboys, watching Wheel of Fortune, and keeping us all up to speed on the day’s news. If you missed a headline, don’t worry—she’d report it back to you, several times, with commentary. Her unforgettable “Mema-isms” were her brand of vocabulary and wisdom, often leaving us laughing even when we weren’t supposed to.
Her life may not have been easy, but it was never dull. She taught us how to be thoughtful, giving, and offered strength through unpredictable times. We’ll miss her family updates, her Cowboys game-day spirit, and her warm and unforgettable presence.
She is survived by her children, Lanell Johnson, Jerry Morrow and Tami, Cindy Stapleton and Brent; grandchildren, Dana Reyes and Valente, Chris Morrow and Lauri, Renee Johnson, Susan Pate and Tim, Jennifer Walters and John, Sherry Harradine and Shawn, Samatha Thomas and Cody; her 22 great grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Margie Shinpaugh, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Leona
Briggs, son, Gary Olen Morrow, and her 8 brothers and 2 sisters. Maxine will be remembered not only for her proud accomplishments in her career but also for the profound impact she had on those around her through her giving nature and steadfast support. Her memory will continue to inspire and uplift all who had the privilege of knowing her.
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