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MAXINE DEAN
On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 of Bowie, MD. Wife of the late Rev. Jack Dean; mother of Jackie Byrd (Toby); grandmother of Deborah Babcock (Nathan) and Jason Byrd (Erin). Also survived by her brother, Jay Poynor and seven great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD on Monday, October 22, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, Bowie, MD on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.www.robertevansfuneralhome.com
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Dane Ruff
November 28, 2012
Dear Jackie and the Dean and Poynor Families,
Sister Maxine was a dear friend. We always enjoyed being with her. Her dedication to God, her family and friends was the greatest.
Bro. Jack and Maxine truly had a vision, and faith to carry it out. They always stood out in front, and excelled in all that they did for God, their family, their church, the A.B.A., and our Country.
I ,personally, will never forget the week I stayed with them in Bowie, and the Washington D.C. area. We were two whole days in the Smithsonian, the capitol buildings,and with the preachers in the Washington D.C. area.
You have our sympathy and condolence. May God continue to bless each of you.
Your friend and brother and sister in Christ,
Dane and Mary Ann Ruff
Shirley Walch
November 8, 2012
Maxine Dean was truly a godly woman and an inspiration to all who knew her. She was always interested in my life and made me feel welcome in the church. She will be sadly missed by her family, but how wonderful to know she is in the arms of her Savior and reunited with her husband, Jack.
Evelyn Nusko
November 1, 2012
Jackie
Your Mom and my Bob Just outstripped us
to see Jesus. Keep looking Up!! Evelyn Nusko
Michael Yeager
October 31, 2012
Jackie & Family;
No words of mine can express how much I loved Mrs. Maxine "Mother" Dean. On behalf of the deacons of Grace Baptist Church, please accept our deep love for you during this time of remembrance and celebration on Maxine's Heavenly Homecoming. Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you, Toby, Debbie, Jason, and the entire Byrd and Babcock families. Maxine lived a life of serving others in church, work and her home. Whether it was her family or anyone she came in contact with, she believed that we should love others as Christ loved us and to love others more than ourselves. She demonstrated that with her deeds and words. Maxine trusted in Jesus her whole life. She grew up hearing about Jesus and His grace. She also encouraged many others to trust in God and her quiet faithfulness was an example of how each of us should live our lives for His glory. She was not just a strong Christian, faithful friend, and counselor; To me, she was simply “Mom”. Renting a room at her house and being in her presence for five years was very personal and moving for me. I was not just a tenant; I was one of her boys. I was family. Although many that stayed with her often referred to her Mabank Lane residence as the “Dean Hotel”, for me it will always be called “Home”. A hotel is a place where you temporarily stay and rest. A home is where you are always welcome, have deep love for each other, and you are family. The love she showed to me and the love you have shown to me over the last thirty years is something very dear to me, as you are to me. I love you Jackie. Our church loves you. And we love your family. God bless you. We continue to pray for his strength and love during this time but know that we have assurance and peace that Mom is with her Lord, praising God's glory and awaiting the day when all of her children will finally come home.
In His Grace,
Mike
Billy Shepard
October 28, 2012
This dear lady reached out and in tender love helped me grow and develop in The Lord I am what I am today because of her and Bro. Dean's patient help. Thanks Sister Maxine. I am so grateful that God brought you into my life.
Arlene Philippi
October 27, 2012
I was so blessed to have been able to know Maxine Dean! She was a godly woman with lots of wisdom! I remember when she led a class at a women's seminar at Grace in Bowie MD after Jack Dean passed away about "Grieving". It was so wonderful and the information was so real! Also when Dale and I would visit my Mom, and we would sit in front of Maxine and Toby & Jackie, Maxine would always ask me how Angela was doing and would always fill me in on Jason and her beautiful great-grandchildren!
Her big smiles and hugs were such a blessing! Praying for you! I love you all!!!
Ed Haraway
October 27, 2012
Maxine always had a special place in our hearts. Maxine always took the time to take an interest in Mary, our son Chris and myself. When we first came to Grace in 1989 she went out of her way to make us feel welcome. We love her.
Betty Horton
October 27, 2012
Jackie, I thought I had left a message for you and your family earlier this month, but apparently I didn't his the right button! I loved your mother from the time I first met her, at the ABA in St. Louis in 1975. She made it easy to be a friend immediately, and she was a great encouragement to me, and all those in the National Women's Auxiliary. I was so glad she was able to attend the 50th Anniversary of NWA, because it really was a tribute to her love for Christ and her willingness to work hard to see that women were able to serve Him by serving His churches. She will be missed by more people than you can even imagine! Love, Betty Horton
Pat and Merv Cagle
October 27, 2012
Merv and I send our love and prayers at the passing of your mom. Such a dear, dear lady in every part of her life. A true example to each of us. The love and care you gave to her is honorable. Thank you.
Wayne Elkins
October 27, 2012
What a great lady. Met her and Jack in the early 60s at Bogg Springs Camp. Jack led me to the Lord and Ms Maxine always treated me with love and kindness. She always had a hug for me and was an example of what a Godly woman should be. She touched so many lives with her sweet spirit and loving kindness. Jackie, you are blessed. Heaven rejoices with her presence.
Kelly Seay
October 27, 2012
Will greatly miss Mrs. Dean! If it were not for Pastor and Mrs. Dean's influence on both of our families, Bud and I might not have met. The ripple effects of their investments for God and the love of others will never end! We were all blessed to know her! Bless you all.
Josie Rudd
October 24, 2012
How could I possibly write in a guest book all that Maxine meant to me, and all that your family means to me? I love you all so much, and you have given me so much love. Debbie and I; Jackie and I; AND Maxine and I have had our fair share of "u-turn in the garage" moments (Toby offering words of wisdom, and sometimes looks of bewilderment from the sidelines.) It is these moments that I treasure. So much fun and laughter - all with a purpose. Sometimes successful, and sometimes not. Yours is a family that loves, and I am so thankful for the day that I moved to Bowie and stepped into the Dean hotel for the first time. Thank you Lord for Jack and Maxine Dean, for the Byrd and Babcock families.....mine is a life that was changed.
Shin Kamoda
October 22, 2012
Dear Sis. Dean's family,
I am praying for you.
May the love of our Lord Jesus Christ be filled in your hearts.
Please, know her prayers and faithful work for the Lord have reached Japan.
May God bless each one of you!
Your brother in Christ
J.B. & Evelyn Nunes
October 22, 2012
We would so love to be there for the funeral, but you are in our prayers. From the first time we met Maxine, we felt loved and accepted. She always looked for the best in people and that brought out the best in them. That lovely smile won over even the most hard to love. I remember her telling about how hard it was for her to consent to move to Bowie. She was honest about her feelings and that further endeared her to us. She will be greatly missed, but I know she is laughing and praising and singing right along with Jack.
October 22, 2012
Dear Jackie and family; I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet and get to know Pastor and Maxine Dean. they were a wonderful Christian example to the members of Grace Baptist Church. She will be missed, but left so many good memories with us. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dottie Kreitzer
Dennis & Linda Richey
October 22, 2012
Our condolences to you all. We are praying for the family during this time of sorrow. She will be missed but we are anxiously awaiting the time to seeing her again in eternity. Bro. and Sis. Dean meant a lot to our family - J. O and Marie Phillips. We will mention the passing of Sis. Dean to Marie. God bless each of you.
Lynn Bethel-Baldwin
October 22, 2012
There are so many friends sending their love to you from Snyder, Texas. Memories have flooded people's thoughts since we received word of Maxine's death.
We will be thinking of you, Jackie and your family Tuesday.
God bless you in every way.
Gaye Austin
October 21, 2012
Thank you for allowing us the privilege of sharing here on this book entry. Your Dad and Mom were always very special to us and gave us a good foundation in biblical principles and how to live them practically. Now your Mom and Dad are walking the streets of gold seeing the fruits of their labor as those who have gone on before them come and greet them.
Maxine was my first Bible teacher and she and Jack taught me what it meant to study and seek from the Word the truth of that which I was seeking. You are very blessed to have had this model for your parents here on earth. Go forth and share the wisdom that they have left to you to others.
David and Gaye Austin
Janis Gladson Page
October 21, 2012
The Gladson Family has so many memories of Maxine. Loved her singing and Jack's preaching. Jackie, you are an amazing daughter that I know your Mother and Father were so proud of. God Bless and comfort you and what a great reunion day we will have someday.
Manja Morris
October 21, 2012
I don't even know where to begin!! I can't think about Grace Baptist Church and not think about MaMaw Dean! Some of my fondest memories are going to eat Sunday dinner at MaMaw's house after church. There was always an open invitiation for anyone who wanted to come fellowship and eat good food...and I must say there was always quite the crowd, but MaMaw loved it that way!! She was such an inspiration to so many people! She holds such a special place in my heart and I'm rejoicing in the fact that not only has she finally met her Lord and Savior, she's been reunited with PaPaw Dean!! I know that they've met up with my grandparents, Ed & Jessie Morris, and Aunt Marjorie Lucas, and they're in Heaven's Kitchen waiting to greet each one of us with that amazing after church Sunday Dinner for when we all come home to Heaven!! I love you MaMaw and you will forever be loved and missed....but your legacy will live on through all those wonderful people you took under your wing and helped steer toward that amazing walk with Christ!! Welcome home, God's good and faithful servant!! Your work on earth is finished!!!!!
Manja Morris
Little Rock, AR
John and Jean Owen
October 21, 2012
Jackie and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss, but rejoice with you that God was gracious to you mother and received her home to glory. She was one sweet, gracious Christian lady, who always welcomed me and my family to her home.
Your Mother and Father were very special to me and my family from my days as a college boy in West Texas until their home going. Many, many fond memories.
May God bless you and all your family during this time of sorrow, but yet hope and joy in expectation of the coming reunion.
We love you in the Lord,
John and Jean Owen
Bryant, Arkansas
Kim and Janice Williams
October 20, 2012
Jackie and Family,
We were saddened when hearing of Sis. Maxine's passing; but we were also filled with joy, knowing tht she is at home with the Lord. Sis. Maxine was a very special lady who loved God and loved people. She was one of our favorite people to see at the yearly national meeting because she always had encouraging words. Our lives have been tremendously blessed from knowing her! Please know that you are in our prayers.
Kim Morris
October 20, 2012
She was a precious woman that shared her love of Christ with everyone - not just by word of mouth, but also in action. I feel blessed to have known her. Praying for you all!
Charles & Donna Moore
October 20, 2012
Donna and I are so sorry to hear about Sister Maxine. We spent time in Israel together and formed a great relationship. Our deepest sympathy is extened to the family.
October 20, 2012
Jackie & family,
We are sorry for your loss, but we know that Sis. Maxine is in a much better place with her heavenly Father. We have been blessed to have known her and she was such a blessing to our church work. May God bless you with His peace is our prayer. Bro. Don and Pat Price Edmond, Oklahoma
Lindy Meltzer-Marino
October 20, 2012
It was a pleasureto know Maxine and her family over the years, fond memories of my childhood in Bowie and attending Grace, and later in life as well. Her never ending positive attitude no doubt changed many lives and I'm sure her reunion with Jack, my mom and others was wonderful. Prayers to the family during this difficult time - love Lindy and Norm Meltzer
Leea Browning
October 20, 2012
May God supply you and your family all the grace and love needed and more. Sis. Maxine has left a wonderful legacy behind.
Edgar Sutton
October 19, 2012
Jackie and family,
Maxine was one of my dearest friends. The 15 years she served as my assistant in the meeting planning of the annual
ABA meetings were such a blessing to me. It was a real joy
and blessing to work together for each successful year. She loved the American Baptist Association work. I will always cherish my visits with Maxine and all of you in Bowie. She loved all the right things. I rejoice to know she is now in the presence of our Lord. I send my love and prayers to all of you. You have all been real friends all these years.
Bro. Eddie
October 19, 2012
Jackie and family. Maxine and Jack came to mean so much to us after we moved to Texas in 1956. Max was a great Christian lady and meant much to our work over the years. We pray God will be near you in this time sorrow..
Nelda, Bro Harold and Chris Walker
October 19, 2012
Dear Jackie and Family, I loved your Mom and enjoyed a great friendship through the years. She was a lady of faith with a strong desire to see God's work progress. She and Harris always thought they were somehow related and now both are rejoicing with Jack. Love and prayers. Lois Crittenden
Eddie Addison
October 19, 2012
A wonderful Christian lady has gone home. We will be praying for your family.
Herman Strickland
October 19, 2012
Our prayers are with you and the family. You were a tremendous blessing to all of us who knew you as well as Bro. Dean. May the Lord bless the whole family.
October 19, 2012
I moved into Maxine and Jack's home when I was a teenager. Their home
was lovingly referred to as "the Dean Hotel". I lived with the Dean's until I was 28 yrs. old and married in their livingroom. Maxine and Jack treated me
as one of their own and I will always be greatful for the opportunity to be one
of the family. Dudley and I enjoyed our visits with Maxine and Jay this spring.
She will always be loved, and forever remembered.
Mr. and Mrs Dudley Kruhm (nee Byrd)
Myrtle Beach S.C.
Larry & Pat Clements
October 19, 2012
Dear Jackie and Family: Sis. Maxine was a great blessing to her family and church, as well as to the whole ABA family of churches. She faithfully helped Edgar Sutton for years when he took her husband's place as Director of Meeting Arrangements; was an innovator and leader in the formation and direction of the National Women's Auxiliary for years; and continued to do anything asked of her with vigor, excellence and diligence. We will miss her, but she is at home now. May the Lord bless you all as you adjust to her home going.
James & Linda Calhoun
October 19, 2012
Dear Jackie and Family,
Your mom was a very special person. Linda and I always enjoyed visiting with her at the national meetings. We also had the opportunity of visiting at Grace Baptist Church and having lunch with her and others that day.
Your mom always had time for Linda and me and showed so much love to us when we met. She was a person who loved God and people. Everyone who knew Maxine Dean loved her.
Sister Maxine was such a help to Bro. Jack in his ministry and continuted to serve her church and the churches of the ABA especially in her work with the National Ladies Auxiliary.
While we sorrow at this time, we rejoice that she is now enjoying time with her Lord and her loved ones who have gone on before her.
God Bless,
James & Linda Calhoun
Jack and Sondra Spencer
October 19, 2012
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Mrs. Dean was a wonderful, inspiring lady. May God bless her family and give them comfort.
George Garner
October 19, 2012
Jack and Maxine Dean were spiritual heroes. They set the consummate example of love for Family, Church, Associational work, and Country. We have counted the Dean family among our dearest friends and pray God's blessings on the family that carries on. George, Carolyn & Janice Garner
Ron Parrish
October 19, 2012
Maxine was a good friend, energetic and dedicated in the service of the Lord whom she loved so much. It was my pleasure to work with here several years on the National Women's Auxiliary.
Randy and Sandra Cloud
October 19, 2012
Dear Jackie and Family, Sandra and I express to you and your family our Christian sympathy in the passing of your precious Mother. We thank God that her days of suffering have ended and she is with the Lord. Maxine was a dear friend to Sandra and me for many years. During our pastorate in Maryland, she and your Dad were always so caring and encouraging to us. We thank God for her dedication to the cause of Jesus Christ and her love for the churches of the American Baptist Association. She was a wonderful Christian lady and a worker for the Master. May our loving Lord comfort and bless you all with His love and grace today and in the days to come. We love you, Randy and Sandra Cloud
W. A. Dillard
October 19, 2012
Our prayers are with you, Jackie, and the entire family. Sister Maxine was a blessing to me when I served as President of the American Baptist Association. Her life meant much to so many, and her legacy is so good! It was good that she lived in the world. Thank God the parting will not be for long.
October 19, 2012
Hello Family,
What a wonderful lady Sister Dean was. It was an honor to know her. I remember when Bro. and Sis. Dean were in Snyder, Texas. She was always very kind to Gail and me. Our memories are sweet. She is with the Lord now. We pray for the family. May God bless and comfort each of you. Love in Him, Jim and Gail Jones, Texarkana, Texas.
Dianne Moore
October 19, 2012
From the time I met Sis. Maxine I have admired and loved her. I always looked forward to visiting with her at the National Women's Auxiliary Meetings. She supported and encouraged us at Hillcrest Baptist, especially in our early years as a mission church, and she will be greatly missed all over the USA. I am so glad her suffering is over and I know she is happy to be with our Lord.
Emily Talley
October 19, 2012
We love you and are praying for you and your family. We so enjoyed having your Dad and Mom at our church at Mabelvale Missionary Baptist Church in Mabelvale, AR when we were young. We know your Mom is in a much better place.
Love and Prayers,
Emily Huggins Talley & Frank Huggins, Jr.
John Bryant
October 19, 2012
When I was eight years old, I had the honor of attending church at Northside Baptist Church in Snyder, Texas where Bro. Jack Dean was Pastor, I vividly remember him and his wife Maxine. She was a caring and motivated person. The thought of her brings up some great memories because of her dedicated work, godly example and love for me. (I felt like she loved me, even though I know that there were so many other children and adults in her life) Their investment in my life at such an early age has stuck with me throughout my 39 years of ministry. May God bless her memory and especially her family. John B. Bryant, Texarkana, Texas
October 19, 2012
Sis. Dean was a joy to work with at the Messenger meetings when I served on the Enrollment & Finance Committe. She was a great help with anything I needed. She was a great servant of the Lord. God bless you, family!
Bro. & Sis. Donald L. Britton, Tyler Texas.
October 19, 2012
Sis. Dean was a joy to work with at the messenger meeting. She was always very helpful to me when I served on the Enrollment & Finance Committee. She was a great servant of the Lord.
Darvie Fenison
October 19, 2012
Sis. Maxine has been a blessing and inspiration. She will be missed but we are so thrilled she is finally home. Our prayers are with her family.
October 19, 2012
I have known Mrs. Dean most of my life. Also I worked with her on Advisory Committee of the National Women's Auxiliary of the ABA for a few years. She was a precious lady and great worker for our Lord. Wanda and I extend our sympathy and love to the entire Dean Family.
H. Carrol and Wanda Lewallen - Gautier, MS
Charlie Ellison
October 19, 2012
The family will be in our prayers. I praise God for giving us such a great woman.
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