Maxine Ellen Hale
(August 23, 1929 - August 07, 2019)

Maxine Ellen (Newsome) Hale, 89, of Huntington, WV transitioned on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.  She was born on August 23, 1929 in Huntington to her late parents, John S. and Clara (Meadows) Newsome.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Cornell Hale; brother, John Lawrence; sister, Rose Burkes; and a special great-nephew, Melvin A. Courts, Jr.  Maxine was a devoted member of the 16th Street Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 25 years. She also served as a Superintendent of the Sunday School program and was the first woman treasurer alongside Katherine Stevens.  She also sang in the “Women’s Gospel Chorus”.  She leaves to mourn her passing; one brother, William H. “Joe” Curry; three sons, Michael S. Duckworth, Sr., Gregory L. (Doris Jean) Duckworth and Michael S. (Jackie Lynn) Duckworth, Jr.; two step-sons, C.C. and Thomas Emmitt (Jacklyn) Hale; and one step-daughter, Elizabeth Denise Hale.  Also, surviving are her grandchildren, Trina Ziegler, Montez Duckworth, Lyani Duckworth and Rico Hale; six great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, Jasmine Jalisha and Jaaliyah, Nevah Ziegler; four nieces, Shelli Curry, Rhonda Curry, Monica Curry-Calhoun, and Marlo Moore; three great-nieces, Marie Lynn (Melvin, Sr.) Courts, Kim Curry, and Lauren Henderson; Four Great-Nephews, Anthony Curry, Preston Curry, David Pitt and, Marlen Moore.  In addition, four step-granddaughters, Serena, Natasha, Joanna and Alexis Hale; and special friends, Felicia Montgomery and Alexandra Eggleston.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 16th Street Baptist Church with Rev. James Redd, officiating.  The family will welcome friends one-hour prior to services.  Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.  The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Clements, the staff of 4 South at Cabell Huntington Hospital and Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their outstanding service and care during the final days of Maxine Hale.  Donations may be sent to 16th Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 442, Huntington, WV 25709 or Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701.