It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Maxine LaRue Walker, age 70, of Flintville, TN Mrs. Walker passed away Saturday April 9, 2022, at Lincoln Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service will be held at 10 am Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Jared officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5 pm until 8 pm on Wednesday, April 13 at Higgins.
Maxine was born October 1, 1951, in Knoxville, TN to the late Edward and Hazel Beatrice Whitson LaRue. She worked at Goodman for many years and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Lynchburg. Maxine also enjoyed basket making and she loved her family. She cared deeply for her son and grandchildren, and there was nothing that matched the love she had for her sisters. They enjoyed what time they could spend together, especially their annual sister trip to the mountains.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 51 years, Larry Walker; son, Monte Walker (Kristel Ray); granddaughter, Emily Walker; sisters, Patricia Hicks, Laverne Street, Janice Crabtree, Darlene Clevenger, and Sheila Quick. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her grandson, Taylor Austin Walker; and her sister, Peggy Swinford.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Maxine LaRue Walker.