She was retired from the State of TN, working for the Giles Co. Health Dept. where she enjoyed helping the community for 36 years.
She was a faithful member of the Odd Fellows Hall Church of Christ. Cathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, 2 grandchildren, attending church services, and reading her Bible and cookbooks.
After her diagnosis with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, she devoted her efforts to spreading awareness about Breast Cancer by speaking to community groups about the importance of early detection and women’s health.
She is preceded in death by her father John C. Hickman.
In lieu of flowers, Cathy requests that memorial donations be made to the scholarship fund established in her memory at First National Bank.
Visitation will be Monday October 24, 2011 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2011 at Carr & Erwin Chapel with interment in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survived by husband Barry Maxwell, daughter Danielle M. Russell (Rob), son Jon Maxwell (Lauralee), grandsons Jonathan Ryan and Evan Russell, mother Mrs. Edna Hickman, sister Mrs. Brenda Edwards (Ronnie), mother-in-law Mrs. Luree Maxwell, brother-in-law Phil Maxwell (Linda), brother –in-law Lane Maxwell (Carla), niece Lisa Qualls (Bryan), nephew Brad Wells (Shannon), niece Jennifer Maxwell, nephew Brian Maxwell (Elizabeth), nephew Frank Maxwell (Emily), niece Alayna Maxwell, nephew Keith Schrimcher, nephew Brandon Maxwell and numerous great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to recognize Cathy’s co-workers at the Giles County Health Dept., the many friends she had with the State of TN, and Connie Bonds for their loyal friendship. The family would also like to extend their gratitude to all those who sent cards over the course of her illness. She was always encouraged by the thoughts and prayers of others.
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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