Maxine Friedman

Maxine was born in Washington, D.C., daughter of Clara and Oscar Friedman.

Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Marshall, and son-in-law, Juan Marshall, and three granddaughters, Kimberly, Lisa and Christina Marshall. Maxine is also survived by many nieces and nephews, whom she treasured with all of her heart.

Maxine was preceded in death by her siblings, Nathan Friedman, Jack Friedman, Harry Friedman and Rose Solomon. As the baby sister to three brothers, she grew up surrounded by football and other sports talk and had a keen knowledge of the college and professional games. She had fond memories of Harry rocking her to sleep while humming the Notre Dame fight song.

Maxine decorated her home in Washington Redskins memorabilia, cheered on the 'Skins from her seats in Section 528 of RFK Stadium and celebrated Super Bowl XXII in San Diego alongside her niece, Penny Friedman. She was also a giant Washington Nationals fan.

Maxine enjoyed fantasy football in her later years and sharing the game with Christina. She was fond of watching movies at home with Lisa. Her eldest granddaughter, Kim, was her favorite date for lunches out.

Maxine often read more than one book at a time and particularly enjoyed Agatha Christie mysteries. She was an ardent supporter of Dixieland jazz and the Potomac River Jazz Club, where she had many friends. In addition to jazz, she loved music by Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Dionne Warwick and Barbra Streisand. Maxine loved going to the beach with her family and friends. She liked board games and cards, and well into her mid 80s, could still beat a capable opponent in Scrabble by more than 100 points.

Maxine was deeply devoted to Debbie, whom she raised as a single mother. She adored being a grandmother to Kim, Lisa and Christina, and shared their successes with pride. They were her whole heart. She was also grateful to Juan for taking such good care of his family – her family.

Maxine worked for the federal government for 37 years before retiring at age 55. After retirement, she stayed busy, helping Debbie care for Kim, Lisa and Christina and by volunteering as a driver for Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA). She delivered Meals on Wheels regularly and took the elderly to doctors' appointments. A few of her passengers were Holocaust survivors, and Maxine listened to their stories with great interest. She loved conversing with those in her back seat and found great reward in helping others.

Services will be held on Aug. 15, 2024, at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Ave., in Silver Spring, Maryland. The family will gather beginning at 10:30 a.m., with the service starting promptly at 11:30 a.m.

Maxine will be buried next to her brother, Harry, at George Washington/ Mt. Lebanon Cemeteries, 9500 Riggs Road in Adelphi, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to JSSA in her memory at.jssa.org/donate/.