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Heaven got a little louder on August 22,2025, Maxine Townsend Horton passed away
unexpectedly at home. Maxine was born on May 16, 1964, in Boone to Larkin and
Mildred Townsend.
Maxine was preceded in death by her father Larkin Townsend. She is survived by her
mother Mildred Townsend, her husband James Horton, her two sons Scotty Hall (Erin)
and Harrison Horton. Her sister Patricia Owens (Kelly Corpening), her brothers Gary
Townsend (Connie), Bobby Townsend (Robin), and several nieces and nephews. She
is also survived by her lifelong friend Juanita Carlton.
Maxine had an eclectic personality; she lived for yard sales and thrift shopping. She
never met a stranger, to know her was to love her. She was the most loving, kind and
quirky person you would ever meet, what you saw is what you got with her.
While she will be greatly missed, we find comfort in knowing she made it to her
heavenly home.
A Celebration of life and potluck will be held for Maxine on August 30, 2025
between1 and 4, at the Foscoe Community Center. All friends and family are welcome to
come celebrate all that was Maxine.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Horton family.
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