Mary McCormick Maxwell

She was born on December 10, 1939 in Wilmington, NC and raised in Rowland, NC.

She graduated from Rowland High School in 1957. She married the love of her life, Jackie Maxwell, a Raeford native when she was 17 years old. They settled in Raeford and enjoyed a blissful 58 years of marriage. Her husband, Jackie, owned and operated Jacks Auto Service in Raeford for 60 years until his death in 2015. They shared four children and many beloved pets over the years.

Mary was a loving wife, mother and friend to many. Her easy-going nature and friendliness captivated and ingratiated everyone who met her. She and Jackie loved to go dancing with their friends. They relished taking their children to the annual state fair in the fall and to the beach in the summer.

Mary is survived by her four children Steve Maxwell, Teresa Maxwell-Miller and her husband John Miller, Jane Maxwell and her husband Jeff Bumgarner, and Donna Fellinger and her husband Kurt Fellinger. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 pm on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford NC 28376.

A service will follow at 1:00 pm with Pastor Jason Clark officiating.

Burial will be in the Raeford City Cemetery.