Maxine Mcall Sawyer Nelson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Maxine McCall Sawyer Nelson, 95, passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 1, 2020 after having lived a full and meaningful life. She was born Mollie Maxine McCall on 1 February,1925 in Asheville, NC to L. C. and Lora Lee Mc Call. At age 19, she attended Montreat College and made her home in Weaverville, NC where she met her first husband, WWII Purple Heart Veteran, Charles F. (Charlie) Sawyer. They were wed November 1945. Maxine gave birth to two children, Claudia Sawyer Jessup of Clarksville GA and Charles F. (Rick) Sawyer, Jr, of Weaverville and was as devoted and nurturing a mother as can be imagined. Whether serving as substitute teacher or co-president with Charlie in the PTA, singing in the choir of First Presbyterian Church Weaverville or loving her five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Maxine always thought of others first. Charlie died in 2005 and Maxine would marry Walter Nelson in 2006. They enjoyed nine years of marriage and lived at Trinity View Retirement Community until Walt’s death in 2015. The following year, she entered assisted living where she continued to develop friendships with staff and residents. She loved playing bingo, walking down the halls greeting others and listening to and praying with those who would come to her room to “sit a while”. Her smile and cheerful spirit made everyone feel welcome. Throughout her life, Maxine was loved by all who knew or even briefly met her. She leaves a legacy of outward as well as inward beauty, devotion to her family and friends and most importantly, love for and trust in Christ. Psalm 116:15: Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. Arrangements for celebration services are pending. The family would like to express special gratitude to Trinity View and Four Seasons Hospice. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hope Network of the Carolinas, Box 65, Weaverville NC 28787. Morris Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family and condolences may be sent to the family through our website at wwww.morrisfamilycare.com.

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Maxine Mcall Sawyer Nelson

February 1, 1925 - October 1, 2020