Maxine Lay Fulwider, 85, of New Market, was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at home.
She was born Sept. 3, 1939, in New Castle, Indiana, to Louis and Sarah Jane Lay. Maxine married the love of her life, Billy Joe Fulwider, on Nov. 11, 1958, in Advance, spending 57 years together until his passing in 2015.
Maxine was a graduate of Granville Wells Schools, Class of 1957, and worked at Crawfordsville Hospital for several years. A devoted Christian, she was a charter member of New Hope Christian Church and active with the Worship Team. Maxine was also active with the Sunshine Chorus and the 50 Plus Club. She had a great love for music, playing the piano and singing at church. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially traveling and playing card games.
Maxine is survived by her children, Tim (Suzi) Fulwider and Robin (Ted) Tague; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister Juanita Impicciche.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband Billy Joe; and her brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 at New Hope Christian Church, 2746 S. U.S. 231 outside of Crawfordsville from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 4 p.m. Cremation was chosen with a private burial at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery at a later date, where she will be laid to rest next to Billy Joe. Sanders Funeral Care Crawfordsville is entrusted with care.
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