Maxine Delores Wilson, age 86, of South Bend, died peacefully early Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2020.

“Nannie” as she was known to her family enjoyed crocheting, dabbling in ceramics, and “meddling” with her children.  She was a God fearing woman, strong in her faith and dedicated to her church.  She was a member of New Bethel Tabernacle of South Bend, serving as Sunday School Teacher and Usher before her health failed.

Maxine will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by her daughter, Valerie (Rick) Brown of Country Club Hills, Illinois; one son, Norman (Renee) Wilson, Jr., of McAdory, Alabama; two granddaughters, Tasha Evans of Tinley Park, Illinois, Sheryl (Keith) Mailey of Indianapolis, Indiana; one great granddaughter, Laylah Cleveland; two sisters, Janet Ruffin, Alice Fay Wells; three brothers, Michael (Marcella) Ruffin, Paul (Marion) Ruffin, Louis (Darlene) Ruffin; two brothers-in-law, Arthur Jones, Henry Douglas; and a host of nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Annette Wilson; two sisters, Claudia Jones, Beverly Douglas Ruffin; three brothers, Charles Wells, Theodore Wells, Maurice Ruffin.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis.  In the interest of public health, the family will observe a private funeral and committal service.

Ms. Wilson will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Cassopolis, Michigan.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.  Please share a memory or leave a message online:  wagnercares.com