Maxine was born on April 11, 1948 in Kingston, Jamaica and immigrated to New York City in 1957 with her parents and sister. She is survived by three siblings, Donna Mutryn of Potomac, MD (with husband, Tom); Lorraine Brent of Austin TX (with wife, Lisa); and Peter Brent of Massapequa, NY (with wife, Kathy). She is also survived by her niece, Mary Jee Mutryn. Maxine was predeceased by her mother, Mavis Mollison Brent; father, Neville Brent; aunt, Olga Mollison; aunt, Monica Chacon; uncle, Roy Mollison; and nephew, Michael Brent Mutryn.
Maxx was a kind, gentle, and caring sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She had a variety of interests and enjoyed being around others and her faithful dogs. Maxx was a bookworm since day one. You could always find her curled up with a good mystery…a big Nancy Drew fan in her early years. She had a number of favorite TV shows, and particularly enjoyed ones that featured dance. Maxine has been an avid bowler most of her life, bowling most currently with a group of good friends in her neighborhood. She especially enjoyed her dogs (Shadow, Phoenix and Scottie), being a dedicated pet owner for many years.
Maxx graduated from St. Helena High School in the Bronx, NY in 1964, and attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice where she earned a BS in Criminal Justice in the 1970s. Maxine began her professional career with the U.S. Customs Service in 1978 as a Customs Patrol Officer (CPO) in New York. After working several years in NY, Maxine took advantage of an opportunity to transfer to Houston, Texas, where she as a Queens-native made her mark. During her tenure in Houston, Maxine went from the position of CPO to a Customs Special Agent and subsequently to Senior Special Agent within the office of investigations, specializing in narcotic and money laundering. Maxine was an expert marksman, surprising many of her coworkers with her sharpshooting abilities, outshooting virtually all the other agents in her office.
In late 1989 Maxine transferred to the office of Internal Affairs in Houston where she investigated employee misconduct. Maxine retired about the same time that the Department of Homeland Security was established, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was formed.
Maxine was a dedicated public servant who gave tirelessly to the safety of this country. She was well respected in the law enforcement community, and especially by her U.S. Customs family.
Maxine lived next door to her parents, Mavis and Neville, for many years. She was a friend and companion to them, and tirelessly cared for both as their health began to decline. Maxine relocated from The Woodlands to Spring seven years ago where she had the good fortune to move into Imperial Oaks, a neighborhood with the most amazing neighbors.
Maxine is remembered as being kind, empathetic and helpful to all she encountered. She found joy in many simple things, and had a wonderful sense of humor and smile. Maxine had a quiet strength of character that encouraged those around her to always do what is right. She will be missed by many. Maxx, we love you, and you will be forever in our hearts.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18th at 2p.m. at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery (18,000 I-45 South, The Woodlands, TX, 77384). In lieu of flowers, donations in Maxine’s name can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, Make a Wish Foundation, or any animal rescue organization.
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