Maxine L. Nichols

November 10, 1946 - January 18, 2018

Maxine Lilly Nichols, was born, November 10, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Elliott Lilly and Annie Cathey-Lilly. Maxine attended college and previously worked with RCA in New Jersey, the United States Census Bureau in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Camping World and U.S. Bank in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Maxine was a member of Hillvue Heights Church. Everyone knew Maxine for being kind hearted and always giving to others. She was a dedicated wife and mother always putting others first, a giver and a server. Maxine enjoyed reading, spending hours in the kitchen cooking, and taking long walks on Western’s Campus. Maxine loved her cat “Bubbles”. To describe Maxine best would be to say she always remained in the background doing her good work; a sophisticated and confident lady, but never drawn to the spotlight. On Thursday, January 18, 2018, a star was needed and Maxine answered that call at the gentle age of 71 years. Along with her parents Maxine was predeceased by brother, Cornelius Lilly and sister in law, Beverly Parker. To honor and cherish the loving memory of Maxine she leaves her husband of 46 years, Joe M. Nichols; a son Kevin A. Nichols; sisters and brothers, Sakura Lilly, Willie James (Louise) Lilly, Elliott (Barbara) Lilly, Jr., Charles (Cynora) Lilly, Odessa McNeil, Magdalene (Dave) Hall, Gladys Sharpe, Gertrude Sesley, Eloise (Larry) Watlington, Shirley (Earnest) Chapman; in-laws, Perry (Consuella) Nichols, Edith (Dr. Lee) Odom and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son