Marie Maxine Lewis

Hall

WEAVERVILLE - Marie Maxine Lewis Hall, age 91, of Weaverville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1935, in McDowell County and was a resident of Buncombe for most of her life. She was the daughter of Pansy Mae Lewis Cox and shared a special father-daughter relationship with her mother’s husband M. H. Cox. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Gene Hall; brother, Harold E. Carr; and sister, Frances Collins.

To know Maxine was to love her. For 91 wonderful years, she filled the lives of those around her with warmth, grace and endless laughter. While her greatest joy was being a mother and homemaker, she also worked as a hairstylist in her early years and later spent several years at Brendle’s retail store. She was blessed with a quick wit and kept everyone entertained with her signature one-liners-often reminding us with remarks such as “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink,” or answering an obvious question with a classic, “Does a chicken lay eggs?”

Above all else, Maxine was a woman of deep faith who walked closely with the Lord and always reminded us that the most important thing in life was having a relationship with Jesus. She shared 66 years of marriage with the love of her life, Gene Hall, serving faithfully as a devoted pastor’s wife and active member in church until his passing in April 2025. Though she missed him terribly every day since, we find comfort in knowing they are joyfully reunited in Heaven. She was the very best Mama, a cherished Mamaw, and a loyal friend. Her church family at Flat Creek Baptist Church held a special place in her heart, where she loved singing in the choir, sharing fellowship during Ladies’ Bible studies, church luncheons, and trips with the Sunshine class. While our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we are endlessly grateful to God for blessing our lives with such an extraordinary mother.

Her legacy of love lives on through her children: Steve Hall (Linda), Cindy Nelon (Lou), Pam Sampica (Steve), Paul Hall (Brandy) and her youngest daughter, Amy Hall who lives in the home and lovingly cared for Mama. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren: Amanda Lunsford (Dillon), Kelly Hutzel (Andrew), Thomas Nelon, Samuel Nelon, Seth Sampica, Luke Sampica, Grady Hall, Abbey Hall, and Wells Hall, her precious great grandchildren: Ari Hutzel, Maya Hutzel and Maisie Lunsford; her surviving sister of Benton, Kentucky, Carolyn Brunson; as well several nieces and nephews.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Brian, the best church family, and the special neighbors and friends who became family over the years. We especially thank neighbors Andy and Heather; loyal friends Debra, Willda, and Judy; her precious nurse Treesta; and Peggy who so kindly helped at home. Your love, kindness and companionship blessed Maxine-and all of us-more than words could ever express.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2026, at Flat Creek Baptist Church, 21 Flat Creek Church Rd. with Rev. Brian Hanrahan officiating. Burial will follow in Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 89 Flat Creek Church Rd. Weaverville.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 -1:00pm; Friday, November 20, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Flat Creek Baptist Church Missions, 21 Flat Creek Church Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787.

West Family Funeral Services is honored to serve and care for the Hall family during this time.