Mary Maxine Chenowith

RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary Maxine Chenowith, age 88, of Richmond, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at Reid Health. Born March 8, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to William and Margaret Wall Dinkins, Maxine was a life-long resident of Richmond. She worked for ALCOA for 35 years as a machine operator and assistant supervisor, retiring in 1984. Maxine was a member of Faith Trinity United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group, Emmaus Community, Eastern Star Chapter #49, ALCOA Retired Steel Workers Club, ALCOA retirees, and ATA (American Trapshooter Association); past member of the Richmond Noon Optimist Club; and past president of the Tarum Shrine Ladies and Joy Bearers. Maxine took great pride in volunteering at Golden Rule, Reid Hospital where she was 2003 Volunteer of the Year, Richmond Parks and Recreation Department, Food Pantry, Area 9 Agency where she was 2006 Martin Miller Volunteer of the Year, Autumn Oaks, Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau where she began volunteering in 1992, and wherever she was needed in the community. She also received the Wettig Memorial Award in 2007 and the President’s Call to Service Award in 2011. Maxine was an avid card player and enjoyed being a Study Buddy at Fairview Elementary. Survivors include her son, M. Duane Chenowith of Richmond; grandsons, Jeff (Amy) Chenowith of Richmond and Chad (Kristen) Chenowith of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; great-grandchildren, Morgane, Madison, Max, Ethan, and Harper Chenowith; nieces; nephews; and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Morris Chenowith who died on June 22, 1990; infant son; grandson, Duane Allen Chenowith; parents; and daughter-in-law, Susan Chenowith. Visitation for Mary Maxine Chenowith will be from 4 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Pastor Charlotte Barden officiating. Entombment will be in the Earlham Memorial Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Faith Trinity United Methodist Church, 2900 West Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Mary Maxine Chenowith

March 8, 1927 - November 2, 2015