Eleanor M. Maynard, age 78 of Dunn, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville.
Eleanor was born on May 1, 1943 in Harnett County the daughter of the late Andrew Martin Maynor and Lou Anna Maynor and is preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge Maynard. She is also preceded in death by four sisters and a great grandchild, Issiah Raines.
Eleanor was a certified nursing assistant working at Charles Parrish Nursing Home for many years. She and her husband owned and operated Eleanor and Eldridge Fix-It Service.
Eleanor was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was the true definition of a “Virtuous Woman.” She enjoyed canning and freezing in the summer, her jams and vegetables were always good. She crocheted and always crocheted every grandchild their first outfits.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stoney Chance officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
She is survived by: Son: Justin Maynard & (wife) A.J. of Fort Mill, S.C.
Daughters: Jennifer Maiden and (husband) William of Fayetteville, NC; Tonya D. Blue & (husband) Charles of Spiveys Corner, NC; Pamela Elgie Jernigan & (husband) Jessie of Coats, NC.
10 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren
Sisters: Dorothy Maynor of Carthage, NC and Sylvia Tyndall of Thomasville, NC.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home in Dunn.
A Service of Cromartie Miller Funeral Home of Dunn NC
