Mary Maxine Black Barbee, 93, of Pittsboro NC passed into her Savior’s arms November 14, 2018. Maxine “Mack” was born July 28, 1925 in Wade, NC of Thomas Ralph Black, Sr. and Foy Beatrice Kluttz Black. She had four siblings, Elizabeth Lane Black, Bobbie Kluttz Black Cagle, Thomas Ralph Black, Jr. (wife Pattie) and is survived by a brother, James Russell Black (wife Carol) of Charlotte, NC. Maxine graduated from Bethel High School in Midland, NC.
Mrs. Barbee was married to the late Tommie Jackson Barbee in 1952 and lived in Concord, NC where they raised two children, Thomas Michael Barbee (wife Kristie) of Houston, Tx and Karen Barbee Pool (husband Mike) of Pittsboro, NC. Maxine has two grandsons, Tanner Michael Barbee and Wesley Lane Barbee both of Houston, Tx.
She worked for many companies as a seamstress and retired from Fun Tees, Inc. in 1992. Maxine and Tommie were members of Center United Methodist Church in Concord. She loved all animals and volunteered for Cabarrus Pets Society in Kannapolis taking care of the foster cats and assisting with adoption events.
Mrs. Barbee had been a resident of Pittsboro, NC for the past 15 years where she gardened and took care of her beloved cats Sammy, Millie, Rosie, Lendsey, and Deckster. She enjoyed bird-watching, visits from her neighbors, and trips to the beach to collect sea shells. When able, she attended Hickory Mountain United Methodist Church in Pittsboro.
Our family would especially like to thank all of Mom’s caregivers who have been devoted to her care and happiness.
A Memorial service will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord November 24th, 1 pm with family visitation to follow. Her final resting place will be Carolina Memorial Park in Concord.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc. PO Box 610 Pittsboro, NC 27312 or Cabarrus Pets Society PO Box 5042 Concord, NC 28027.