Maxine Love

Maxine Love was born August 27, 1927 to Mary Green and Roy Lee Avant in Lamar, Mississippi. Her parents preceded her in death.

Maxine moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1932 when she was five years old. She attended elementary school as well as high school on the westside of Chicago. Maxine worked as a private secretary for the Colberts in 1959 until her retirement in 1970. She then became involved with the PTA, Local School Council as a Treasurer at Luella Elementary turned Robert H. Lawrence for the next 25 years. On July 27, 1947, Maxine gave birth to her only son, Reginald James (Verdell) Mason, who preceded her in death.

On December 27, 1952, Maxine married Andrew Lee Love and to this union, two children were born: Angela Love and Lenita Smith.

Maxine, known as Mother Love, gave birth to three children but was mother to many more who will cherish the love and wisdom that she bestowed upon them.

Maxine was a member of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Ernest Franklin Ledbetter, United Church Baptist under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Zuberi Ntumwa, New Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Howard Randolph, and New Faith Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Howard Randolph, where she was the treasurer of the Mothers Board. She was a faithful member until she could no longer attend service.

Maxine received a Certificate of Service Award in 1998 for being the best secretary by Bessie Stanley of the Save-More Christian Club. Maxine was honored with a resolution from the City Council of Chicago given by Alderman William Beavers and Mayor Richard M. Daley on November 30, 2005. She was a part of the WBEE Christian Morning Radio Show with Theresa and Jimmy Pleasant for 30 years.

On September 9, 2023 at 1:15 P.M., God leaned over and whispered in Maxine’s ear, it’s time to come home my beautiful angel, your work down here is done. You’ve fought a good fight, come home my good and faithful servant.

Maxine leaves to cherish her fond memories: two daughters, Angela Love of Chicago, Illinois; and Lenita Smith of Hazel Crest, Illinois; four grandsons, Reginald Jr., Anthony, Brian Jr., and Lendon; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of family and friends. 

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