Waneta Maxine McBee Wilson, 88 of Metz, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Our Place Cares, Greenville, Michigan. She was born October 25, 1923 at Wileyville, WV, a daughter of the late Darius Lee McBee and Effie Gertrude Rose McBee.
In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her six brothers, Robert McBee, Harold McBee, Kenneth McBee, Homer (Bus) McBee, Argle McBee and Patrick McBee.
She was married 69 years to the late Ernest L. Wilson, Sr. They had five children, Ernest L. Wilson, Jr. and wife Jan of Florida, Amy Jo Hall and husband Jerry of Michigan, Rebecca R. Simms and husband Eric of Metz, and Peter John Wilson and wife Ellen of Florida, and one son, William Terry Wilson, deceased.
Maxine also loved and claimed as her own the three children of her late brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Virginia Wilson, Jerry Sue Poland and husband Jim of Virginia, Margaret Wadsworth of Florida, and Calvin Wilson and wife Pam of Metz.
Maxine went back to school with her daughter Amy and got her nursing degree in 1971. She worked at Fairmont General Hospital for six years, till she and Ernie moved to Florida in 1977 where she was a private duty nurse at Jupitar Island till she retired at age 76.
Maxine was a member of the Bible Methodist Church and a member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. She loved God, her husband, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She loved to cook and entertain and had a servants heart. She loved everyone and never met a stranger.
Family and Friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 1-4:00 P.M. and 6-9:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Reverend Gary Brugger officiating. Burial will follow at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
Condolences
Aunt Maxine was the sister to my Great-Grandfather, Robert McBee.
I remember Aunt Maxine and Uncle Ernie coming to visit us in Virginia back in the 80's. She would sit on the floor and play games with us like Sorry! I also remember staying at her house in the summers when we would go to West Virginia for family reunions. Aunt Max had a way with kids. She made us feel special and to me she almost felt like a kid herself. I also remember listening to the stories that my grandmother Mary Norma Mayhall and my great-aunt Garnett Ashmore use to tell about the 3 of them and their adventures back in WVa. One of the stories I recall was that Max and Mary Norma were painting at Mary Norma's house and they got into a paint fight and had splattered paint all over each other. Awhile later, when they still had the paint all on them, my grandfather Temple Mayhall came to call upon Mary Norma (they weren't married yet) and she had to answer the door with paint all over her face, hair and clothes. She said she was so embarrassed and Maxine was behind her just laughing.
It has been many years since I saw Aunt Maxine, but she will always have a special place in my heart. I was so sad to hear of her passing. Her entire family is in my prayers. She was a very special woman who made an impact on a lot of people and she will be dearly missed.
My deepest condolences to the family of Aunt Maxine. I will always remember Aunt Maxine's pepperoni rolls and the time we went to visit her in Florida and had pompano fish. Yes, I love to eat and Aunt Maxine always fixed something delicious to eat when we visited at her house. The McBee's were a large family, and it was a lot of fun when we got together. Aunt Maxine always made you feel at home and part of her immediate family. Even though I will be unable to attend her funeral, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Karen K. Hilton
Dear Wilson Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, Maxine was such a sweet woman and I have very fond memories of her. She was such a wonderful influence on my children and I, her love of her family and her God would just shine through her smile. I am sorry we loss touch with her and your family, but I will always remember her kindness and wisdom.
God Bless,
Veda and Family
To all Aunt Maxine's family and extended family:
I always wished I could have spent more time with you all growing up but the memories I do have are sweet ones. Karen and I hope to see at least some of you soon. My children still talk about the reunion back in the 80s because they had so much fun.
Everyone was always welcome at Aunt Maxine and Uncle Ernie's. My fondest thoughts are with you all now and I love you.
You cousin,
Madge Raye Murphy