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Maxine Anastasia Obituary

Anastasia, Maxine Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Maxine Anastasia, passed away on Sunday June 15, 2014. A longtime resident of Seminole County and a Nurse Manager at South Seminole Hospital, Maxine was known for her servant heart. From caring for patients to rescuing animals and spending time with her family, Maxine's legacy will be selfless love. She is survived by her fiance, Lon Dawson, her sons Thomas (Ann) and Shawn (Sara). Funeral services will be held Saturday June 21, 2014 at Northland Church, Longwood Fl. Open viewing from 9-10 am. Service following from 10-11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Maxine's favorite charity, www.petrescuebyjudy.com.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jun. 20, 2014.

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J. L. Moore

April 8, 2021

Maxine was a wonderful person and a great nurse. She will be missed.

Lisa Looney

April 10, 2017

Many prayers and blessings on Maxine's family and friends. I just returned from overseas and didn't know of her passing until now while searching for her. She was a very bright light, kind and a lovely nursing friend and supervisor in Florida.

June 23, 2014

Bill and I will miss her smile and warmth which greeted us everytime we saw her. She will be missed.

Lori Gatzke

June 23, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. 1 Corinthians 15:26

Thelma Atwell

June 21, 2014

We were sad to hear of Maxine's passing. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.

Thelma & Everette Atwell

Tina Thomson

June 20, 2014

So sorry for your loss , a loss that I can't fully understand but I'm here as your friend if you should need me! Tina

Lauri Steck

June 20, 2014

Maxine hired me at South Seminole when I had just moved to Florida. I will always fondly remember her giving heart and generosity. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones.

June 20, 2014

Didn't know Maxine personally, but do know family members. So sorry for your loss. Our sincere and deepest sympathy. Love & prayers, Paul & Dolores(Loli) Marrero

June 20, 2014

Love and prayers.

June 20, 2014

A kind soul. A gentle heart. Her nurses LOVED her. Max,thank you from all of us.Miss you.
Thinking of you Doc,and family.

Irene & Frank Shelton

June 20, 2014

I will miss her always smiling, even through pain. She was a very special lady, we, all, shall miss her. May she rest pain free knowing so many of her friends will greatly think of her each and every day.

June 20, 2014

Sorry to hear about Maxine's passing. I worked with her many years ago at South Seminole. I found her to be compassionate and strong. Peace to her family.

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