When Maxine Louise McGehee walked into the room, those in her company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who Maxine was and how she impacted those around her. Maxine was a clever and gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. It was as if Maxine wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their lives and celebrate their discoveries. Maxine was tireless and had boundless enthusiasm that would serve her well throughout her life.
She was the daughter of Claude and Gladys Chandezon. Maxine was raised in Port Arthur, Texas. Always at the ready with a good joke, she grew up to be quite a humorous person. Her friends and family understood well that Maxine was always in pursuit of life’s endless possibilities and opportunities available to her.
Maxine was raised with three siblings and for most of her childhood was raised by her Aunt Bea. She had three younger sisters, Gloria, Linda and Virginia. Maxine was very accepting and supportive of her family. She was perceived as the central person in her family in terms of keeping communication open between the family members. Whenever discord or tension arose within the home, Maxine was typically the member who brought about resolution and harmony. These traits served Maxine well in her adult life and, along with her wit, outgoing personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew her.
On January 16, 1957 Maxine married Lawrence E. McGehee. Maxine's skill at “building bridges” played an important role in her ability to make her new family happy. Maxine was tenderhearted and sensitive, qualities that served her well in helping to nurture her family.
Maxine was a natural and creative parent who was willing to provide her family with all sorts of new and interesting experiences. For Maxine, parenting was a particularly enjoyable and pleasurable part of her life. Every activity, from chores to bedtime routines, became a game in the McGehee home. Maxine's skill at understanding her children's feelings, her sensitivity to their needs, and her gift for gentle persuasion enabled her to find novel solutions to any problem or situation that might crop up. Maxine was blessed with three children: two sons, Lawrence Jr., Daniel and one daughter, Diane. They were also blessed with seven grandchildren, Heather, Scott, Eric, Rachel, Kyler, Janette and Mark and 13 great grandchildren.
Maxine was uplifted by new ideas and was excited by life’s possibilities, traits that made her an exceptional worker. Her primary occupation was Teacher's Aide. Maxine loved working with handicapped children at Cresthaven and later at Rosedale School. Maxine's fellow workers saw her as a supporter and a mentor who would do so many things for the children in her care
Because Maxine loved to have a broad variety of activities in her life, she took advantage of the opportunity to pursue numerous hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were serving her church, making tie blankets for cancer patients, reading and playing games and taking trips with her grandchildren. Maxine had a knack for being able to multi-task in order to create time for all of her favorite pastimes. However, Maxine's ever-present concern for others always took precedent.
Maxine was a woman who was dedicated and devoted to her faith. During that time, she was happy making breakfast on Sunday mornings with her friends at the church she fellowshipped at. She was sympathetic and able to empathize with others and she used these qualities to the fullest while working tirelessly for her beliefs.
Maxine's love of improvising in her daily life was a perfect fit for her enjoyment of traveling. Her favorite vacations were ones that were not planned. Traveling in a casual manor fit her personality well. Excited about seeing changing scenery and constantly looking for the enjoyment life could offer, Maxine took her vacations seriously, well, as seriously as she possibly could. Favorite vacations included going to Galveston to the beach, taking cruises and just going where ever adventure took her.
Maxine was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. A parakeet, was a best friend for 5 years. Her family was rounded out by her granddogs, Zoe and Dory.
She adapted and, like everything in her life, made it satisfying. Because she was such a flexible person and able to adjust to any situation, retirement was just another enjoyable change of pace for Maxine to master. In retirement, she found new pleasure in going on cruises, taking her grandchildren on trips and always being involved with her church friends. She also enjoyed her friends at the Huntington playing games, being in a fashion show and having lunches. Even in retirement, Maxine continued to stay in touch with her old friends and like always, made plenty of new ones.
Maxine McGehee passed away on October 11, 2021 at home in Round Rock, Texas. Maxine died peacefully at home. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lawrence and her son Lawrence Jr. She is survived by her children, Diane and Daniel, her sister Virginia and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be held at Vertical Chapel, 400 Old Post Rd., Kyle.
There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Maxine. She was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. She had a knack for being clever, creative and witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While she was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Maxine McGehee for inspiration, leadership, wisdom and even courage. Maxine was always more than willing to share life’s experiences with her loved ones.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com for the McGehee family.
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