Lois Maxine Whitehead

LOIS MAXINE WHITEHEAD
Lois Maxine Whitehead, daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Henderson Pickens, passed away on June 27, 2014 under the compassionate care of her physicians, nurses, and family at Camden Clark Medical Center.
Maxine was born December 30, 1928 in Reedsville, Ohio. She was very active in her community. She was deeply involved in a number of organizations which included: Riverview Garden Club (last charter member), Riverview PTA, Eastern Band Boosters, Meigs County Retired Teacher's Assoc., Meigs County Historical Society (trustee), Community Builders' Club, Chester H.S. Alumni Assoc., and she served as a leader for many years in both the 4-H and Girl Scout organizations. Both she and her husband have been active members of the Reedsville Church of Christ for 65 years. Maxine enjoyed gardening and traveling with the family during the summer months and socializing with her many good friends. She was a graduate of Chester H.S. and received her degree in Musical Education from Ohio University. She taught for a total of 30 years in the Carthage-Troy and Olive-Orange School Districts, finishing her career in the Eastern Local School District. She had an unrivaled passion for teaching and continued on as a substitute teacher until the age of 83. Mrs. Whitehead is remembered fondly by generations of students.
Survived by her husband of 65 years (married June 26, 1948), Ernest Whitehead and Daughters Jean Frydman of Bernardsville, New Jersey; Jane Meyer of Canton, Ohio; Juli Hensch (Walt) of Canton, Ohio. Six grandchildren: Sarah Miller (Josh), Dr. Lisa Hensch, Eddie Hensch, Matthew Hensch (Kelly), Jordan Hensch and Kaley Meyer. One great-granddaughter, Izzy Blu Miller. She is also survived by her sister, Gladys Pickens Meredith (Bill) and several nieces and nephews. Nephews: cherished nephew Mark Weber, David Weber (Debbie), Charles Meredith, Shaun Whitehead (Christie). Nieces: Mary Ruth deLamerens (Art), Joy Stewart (John), LaKota Whitehead as well as great nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by infant grandson, Joshua Adam Frydman, brother Warren Pickens (Lillian), sister Fay Sauer (Harold), sister Grace Weber (Denver) brother-in-law, William Whitehead (Marjorie) and nephew Roger Meredith.
Services will be held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, OH with Phillip Sturm officiating. Burial will be in the Reedsville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Reedsville Church of Christ at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, P.O. Box 501, Coolville, OH 45723.
You can sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com