Maxine Hamrick Williams, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 23, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 22, 1942 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Cleophas Hamrick and Gladys Rae Scism Hamrick and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christa Rena Williams, and her brother, Kenneth Hamrick. Maxine worked for 28 years as a teacher assistant in the Kings Mountain District Schools. She loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church, where she served for decades as a Sunday School teacher. Maxine grew up on a farm and took her love of gardening throughout her life, canning everything from fruits and vegetables to salsas and pickles. Talented in the kitchen, she was famous for baking many delicious desserts and cakes. Maxine's passion was quilting, which she learned from her mother. She was a prolific quilter, filling cedar chests with her beautiful handiwork and giving them generously to family and friends throughout her life. Above all, Maxine's family remembers her as a loving wife, mother, and Mam-Maw. Although she will be missed dearly, the memory of her devotion, kindness, and generosity of spirit will be treasured and cherished by all who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 62 years: Johnny Williams, of the home
Daughter: Charity Williams Tolbert and husband, Jamie, of Grover, NC
Siblings: Sara Weaver and husband, Reg, of Oxford, NC; Rachel Dover and husband, Paul, of Kings Mountain, NC; and William Hamrick of Cartersville, GA
Grandchildren: Ryley Tolbert and wife, Makena, of Shelby, NC, and Kasey Tolbert of Grover, NC
Maxine is additionally survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their sincere and heartfelt thanks to the caregivers from Helping Hands and nurses/staff from VIA Health Partners.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. at Patterson Grove Baptist Church with Reverends Brad Bridges and David Webb officiating.

VISITATION: Friday, February 28, 2025 prior to the service from 2:30 to 3:50 P.M. in the sanctuary at Patterson Grove Baptist Church.

INTERMENT: Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Donations in Maxine's memory may be made to the Patterson Grove Baptist Church Building Fund at 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or online at www.pgbckm.org; donations may also be made to VIA Health Partners Founded as Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.

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