Maxine P. Hales

Maxine Philyaw Hales, 86, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018 at her home in Wake Forest, NC.  Maxine was born August 26, 1932 in Pitt County to the late Carl and Stella Philyaw. 

She retired from Corning after many years of services.  In her younger days, Maxine and her beloved husband, Johnnie, especially enjoyed spending time with their beach friends at Camp Ocean Forest in Emerald Isle, NC.  Maxine, affectionately known as “Mema” to her grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren loved to cook and never let a family member leave her house hungry.

Maxine is survived by his two sons: Roger Hales of Newport NC and Ron Hales and wife, Cathy, of Wake Forest NC; 5 grandchildren: Joseph Hales, Bryan Hales (Tabitha), Lauren Bock (Geoff), Ashley Yawn (Will) and Adam Hales; 8 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.  She is also survived by 3 sisters: Carline Pilkington, Franky Waters (Jack) and Healon Snead and 1 brother: Anthony Philyaw (Twyla) and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Hales; sister, Daphine Miller; brothers, Gene Raymond Philyaw and Carl Philyaw, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Patricia Hales.

The family will visit with friends from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest. A graveside service will follow at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, beginning at 2 p.m.

Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Transitions Lifecare of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

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