Maxey, Reba “Frances” (nee Bradley) entered into heaven on Monday, July 25, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Carl Maxey, Sr.; loving mother of Diane Clayton (Steve), Sandra “Winnie” (Robert) Higgins and the late Eugene Maxey, Lisa (Survived by Robert) Driskill, Carl Maxey, Jr. and Tracey Loyd; our dear grandma, great-grandma Maxey, sister-in-law, step sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Frances married Carl “Sonny” at the ripe ole age of 16. He was her one and only true love in life. They were married for 49 years before he passed in 2008. They were blessed with 6 children. The oldest, Eugene (always referred to as Little Gene) passed when he was 6 months old. One year to the date of his passing Diane was born. Then came Lisa (passed the same day as Frances), Carl Jr. (passed in 2016), Tracey (passed in 2021) and Sandra. Frances was the sister to the late Hobart Bradley (survived by Linda) and Doris Bradley (survived by Ruth Adair).
She was blessed with 9 grandchildren; Angie, Kim, Nick, Chris, Brad, Brendan, Jake, Ally, Gracie and the late Josh. Her true joy was her great grandchildren; Lizzie, Joey, Sunnie, Carson, Carlee, Evvie, Vivian, Frankie, Tyler, Hailey, Rylie and Adley.
Frances worked for many years at Industrial Engineering before leaving to stay home and care for her mother, Lonie Rulo. During her tenure at “Indeeco” she met her lifelong friends, keeping in touch with them to present.
She loved to crochet; she would make gifts for everyone she knew (especially new babies). She had a passion with plants and could take care of a houseplant like no other.
Everyone that knew Frances knew she could be opinionated, but she loved with her whole heart. She was always willing to help her kids and grandchildren in a time of need.
Eventually a move to Assisted Living at Charless Village, Bethesda was necessary. It took a while to adjust but she was thriving these last few years. She was happy; made new friends, gossiping with the nurses, going on bus trips shopping, etc. It truly was her second family.
Frances will be truly missed by her family and everyone she has touched.
Services: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Friday, July 29, 11 a.m. Interment St. Trinity Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations to Shriners Hospital for Children appreciated. Visitation, Thursday 4-8 p.m.
Aunt Francis will be miss. She had a personality that was out of this world. Love the family and has been through so much these pass few years. R.I.P. Auntie
Diane, I am so sorry for your losses. Please know that Kay and I are thinking of you and are praying for your family. Sincerely, Rob
I will truly miss my calls with Francis when I married her brother Hobert she truly became my sister we enjoyed talking about crochet and grandkids My thoughts are with her and the family rest in peace Francis love you
I’m really gonna miss our calls to talk about grandkids and crocheting from the time I married Hobert she was truly my sister She will be in my thoughts always
Diane and Winnie-I assisted with moving your mom into Bethesda Terrace back in Oct 2019. I remember how both of you with Lisa and your other sister worked very hard to make her apt as nice as possible. I am so very, very sorry to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memories help ease you through this extremely difficult time. May the Lord open His loving arms for your dear mother and sister.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all , Reba will be missed by all f us at bethesda, she is like family ,we love you southern bell
Diane, I am so sorry. Thinking of you and your family during such a sad and difficult time.
Frances had a long blessed life that was suddenly taken from her . She now has eternal life in Heaven with her family members that have passed on . Michele & my prayers are with your entire family at this time ………………….
I will miss our talks about crochet and grandkids from the time I married Hobert her brother she was truly a sister to me I will miss her deeply fly high beautiful angel
Diane and your entire family – I’m so sorry about the loss of your Mom and sister. Anne and I are devastated and heartbroken for you. We are thinking of you.
Diane,
Sue and I are so very sorry for your losses. We are sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
We’re sorry to hear of Frances’s passing. I worked with her, Lisa and Diane at Indeeco.
The Holiday is here and I can’t stop thinking about Ms.Reba. I miss her so much, she was like a grandmother to me. I wish she was here to see how big my baby has gotten and how bad he is lol. I’m glad I was able to see her that morning.