Maxie Raines

Maxie Laverne Raines, 95, of St. Joseph, died August 23, 2009 at The Willows. She was born April 25, 1914, in Trezevant TN, to Luella (Hampton) and Will Cunningham. She was married to Robert H. Raines, who preceded her in death. Maxie loved to sew, garden, crochet and study her Bible. When given the opportunity, she loved to spend the day going to garage sales. She was an awesome cook, and most of all, she loved cooking for and enjoying time with her family. Her employment included Michigan Fruit Canners, Auto Specialties, Dynac Corporation and Mrs. Edward Brown as well as long term child care services. She is survived by her two children, Riley (Rosemary) Raines and Hilda (Steve) Banyon both of St. Joseph; grandchildren – Karen (Will) Smith, Bob (Karen) Raines, Scott (Nikki) Raines, Corey (Debbie) Mann and Rebecca Raines; 10 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great- Great Grandchildren. Maxie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son-Joe Raines, 3 sisters and 1 brother. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00am, at the Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home of St. Joseph. Burial will take place immediately following the service at North Shore Memory Gardens. Visitation is on Tuesday from 5:00-7:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Friends wishing to sign the family guestbook, or to leave a message of condolence, may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com Maxie Laverne Raines , April 25, 1914 – August 23, 2009 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” PSALM 91:1-2 With long life will I satisfy him And show him my Salvation.” PSALM 91:16 When the angels lifted Maxie into heaven, her spiritual eyes were filled with the presence of God. The eternal truths of wisdom held in the universe and all its Glory were revealed to her. Eternity is home at last. Perpetual peace and rest encompasses her soul as promised in God’s Word. The exemplary witness of her living testimony is the remnant of her humanity to those she touched for Christ. Her sweet spirit was transparent and became the evidence of her loving commitment to witness her faith, extended church family and an utmost sincere personal testimony to whomever came into her presence. Her kindness and words of encouragement came from her heart with the honor surrendered to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are changed with the discipline of her faith, a foreboding inheritance to translate through their lives. What a glorious challenge implanted into your beings to carry her innate beliefs to the sick, the downtrodden, the unrelenting world of darkness that has no light. May God grant you His favor as you live under the umbrella of her legacy and your memories. With loving memories of a woman of faith, and thankfulness for her life, wrapped in prayers, Shirley and Bob Gregory