MRS. MAXINE PRICE

Mrs. Maxine Lorina (Hopkins) Price was born April 22, 1917 in Sussex County, Virginia to Mittie Green and Richard Holman. She was adopted by her stepfather, Mr. James Hopkins. Her mother died when she was only two and her grandparents, Agnes and Thomas Green, raised her. Maxine had one sister, Thelma Hopkins and two half sisters, Hattie Oberbie & Aunt Murphy, all who preceded her in death. She also lived in Baltimore, Maryland during her younger years where she was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church until moving to California. She is preceded in death by five children: Mittie Lewis, Ruby Arrington, James Lewis, David Lewis and Benny Lewis.

Although she grew up in segregation and lived through the depression, she never let obstacles keep her from moving forward. She leaned heavily on her faith, family and self-determination to reach her goals and to provide the best for her family. She worked as a teacher and later developed a love for nursing and became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She continued to work as a nurse until she retired. Maxine was also an astute businesswoman and typically held more than one job. She owned restaurants and rental properties in California and Georgia. Maxine was also the first female taxicab driver in Baltimore, Maryland. She had a strong work ethic— a value she instilled in her children. 

Maxine was blessed with seven children and five preceded her in death. Maxine married the love of her life, the late Mr. Lewis Price. They met in Virginia where Lewis Price was serving in the United States Army. They were married for over 50 years. The couple moved to California in 1964. Their loving bond remained until Mr. Price passed away in May of 1989, shortly after they retired to Americus, Georgia to be closer to their daughters.

Maxine enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, shopping and playing bingo. Her favorite place was Las Vegas. She was an avid collector of dolls and other antique items that captured her attention. There wasn’t a garage sale she would not stop for. She kept abreast of politics and made sure to vote in every election. Maxine was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a generous, outspoken,  women’s rights advocate and a true matriarch.

In her later years and at the time of her passing, Maxine studied and associated herself with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. 

She leaves to mourn her passing, daughters Patricia Taft of Plains, GA, Barbara (Danny) Robinson of Americus, GA and a stepson Lewis Price Jr., of Los Angeles, CA along with two beloved daughters-in-law, Gladys Lewis of Pacoima, CA and Thelma Price of Atlanta, GA, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great- great grandchildren and one great-great great grandchild.  

 

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