Maxine Henley Mabry Mrs. Childs

Wadesboro - Mrs. Maxine Henley Mabry Childs, 84 years of age, of Nashville, Tennessee and formerly of Wadesboro, NC entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Mary Queen of Angels Assisted Living in Nashville, TN. It was with the utmost grace and dignity that Maxine faced the challenges life had offered her, especially in recent months. She proved to her family in Tennessee, again, her bravery and courage in the midst of adversity. Surrounded by her new friends and fond memories of her friends in North Carolina, Maxines last chapter of her life was both meaningful and peaceful. Maxine was born April 19, 1931 in Anson County, NC, a daughter of the late Marvin and Beulah Smith Henley. She was a graduate of Wadesboro High School and Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. She continued hospital work for many years and loving the people with whom she came into contact with. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant and uplifting attitude will never be forgotten. Maxine was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church in Wadesboro where she was active in the ministries of the church prior to moving to Nashville. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing plants from her garden as well as being the recipient of plants from her friends to add to her gardens. She indeed felt closer to God in her garden and found a deep peace in God's promise of rebirth and hope of the resurrection in admiring the beauty of flowers and the gardens. Maxine loved the mountains and the sea, and through all creation she recognized Gods handy work. She once said to her son, I look at nature and I see God. Surviving are her children, Stan Mabry and wife, Mary Cash Mabry of Nashville, TN and New York City, NY and Vanessa Mabry of Wadesboro; her grandsons, Adam Mabry of Wadesboro and Blake Lathan of Nashville, TN; her sister, Edna Dula of Charlotte; her step-daughters, Debbie Castigno of Florida and Brenda Shaffer of South Carolina and her special friend and companion, Rick Carter of Nashville, TN Also surviving are many dear and special friends in her life. She often remarked at how blessed she was with many friends who were much like family to her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Mabry and Wade Childs and daughter, Nancy Lathan. Maxine will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family and friends. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and sister. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her last few months, and all her new and old friends who meant so much to her. She cherished their friendship. In lieu of flowers, it was Maxine's request for memorials to be made to Compassionate Friends of North Pee Dee, P.O. Box 1019, Wadesboro, NC 28170, of which she was a member, or The First United Methodist Church, 118 E. Morgan St., Wadesboro, NC 28170. Funeral service will be 11:00AM Thursday, March 24, 2016 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro with Rev. Sarah Kalish and Rev. Irvin Thompson officiating. Interment will be at 3:00pm in Evergreen Cemetery in Charlotte. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Visitation Leavitt Funeral Home Thursday March 24th, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am 2036 Morven Road Wadesboro, NC 28170 Funeral Service Thursday March 24th, 2016 11:00pm ,