Maxine Jean Ritter

Maxine Schwocho(w) Panaccione Pace Ritter, 94, Knoxville TN passed away 09/23/2017. Born in Detroit MI to Max William & Frieda Schwocho, the youngest of fived sisters. Married John Panaccione and moved to Atlantic Highlands, NJ where she raised her beloved family. Forty-five years ago she moved to Knoxville, TN. She was thrilled at the beauty of the mountains and the bucolic scenery.

Her three children survive Maxine: Linda Kennebeck, John Panaccione (wife Cheryl Morgan), and Lisa Vaught (husband William). .

Survived also by three grandchildren James C. Lowe III (wife Jill Warner) Peachtree Corners, GA, Jennifer Schraw (husband Derek) Brentwood, TN. and Alex Panaccione (wife Amanda Pogach) New Haven, CT; blessed with six great-granddaughters,

Madison and Annabelle Schraw, Tatum, Susanna, Emerson and Carsen Lowe. Her nephew Dennis Bowman (AZ), nieces, Suzanne Skeen (CA) and Dawn Couch (CA)

Maxine was a true inspiration to her family always putting them first. She had extemporary work ethic and expected the same in her family. Known for her tenacity and for her strong unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Always doing the best in everything she attempted. The numerous award winning Halloween costumes she designed and made for her children and wonderful poems she scribed exhibited her creativity and wonderful imagination. She will be sorely missed. Visitation will be held in Weaver’s chapel Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm with service to follow. Graveside service will be held October 3, 2017 at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park in Livonia, MI at 2:00 pm. Condolences are welcome at www.weaverfuneralservices.com Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.