Maxine Kay Walling, 86, of Florence, Mississippi, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1937, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Gideon and Viola (Baker) Riesen. She was a long-time member at Northeast Christian Church, Fort Wayne. In her free time, she enjoyed listening to music and sermons, and enjoyed crafting. She worked as a camera department manager. Surviving family include her children, Mindy (Rick) Nelson, Jonathan (Annie) Walling, Andrew (Karen) Walling, and Becky (Mike) Lopez; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by her husband, Thomas John Walling; son, David Paul Walling; and sister, Betty Jean Sprunger. Funeral service will be 12:00 pm on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials in Maxine’s name may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences and memories may be left online at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.
