Maxine Hall of Rural Retreat, born Aug. 9,1932 in Wythe County, went to her heavenly home March 26,2023.   She was preceded in death by her parents Marion Greever Stowers and Carmel Atwell Stowers; her brothers M.G. "Buddy" Stowers and Manuel W. Stowers and foster brother Harold "Butch" Atwell; sister Mozell Ledsome.

She is survived by her husband: Billy Ray Hall of Rural Retreat, children: Thelma Miller (Mike) of Crockett, Brenda Gilbert (David) of Rural Retreat, sons: Fred C. "Buster" Atwell (Alice) of Pilot Mountain NC, and Michael Hall of Rural Retreat; Grandchildren; Julie Gillispie (Jay) of Stephens City, VA., Ann-Alyssa Hill (Brian) of  Richmond, Va. September Tuttle (Matt) of Germanton, NC, Tyyne Lehmkuhl (Jason) of Rural Retreat, Druid Atwell of Buies Creek NC, Brianna Atwell (Joey Dodd) of Ashboro,NC.  Great-Grandchildren; Lauren Gillispie, Allison Tuttle, Grace Tuttle, Sophie Hill, Naomi Hill, Austin Lehmkuhl, Ashlynn Dickinson (Will). Great-Great Grandchildren; Liam and Kamryn Dickerson. Sister-In-laws Frances Stowers of Wytheville, Betty Anderson of Sugar Grove, and Betty Atwell of Ft. Chiswell.   A host of nephews, nieces and cousins.

Lindsey's Funeral Home for arrangements: visitation will be at Lindsey's, Thursday, March 30 from 5 to 7 pm in Rural Retreat.   Service will be Friday, March 31 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 331 St. Paul Church Rd., Crockett, VA. at 12 pm, with Pastor Murray Ziegenfuss officiating: burial will follow in the church cemetery following service.

Maxine began attending St. Paul Church in 1937, when she was 5 years old.  She was always a wonderful cook and baker.  She dearly loved NASCAR racing and especially Dale Earnhart.  She was an avid bowler and truly enjoyed those rowdy bowling trips.  She was one of those lucky people that could do any type of sewing or needlework, but her special love and talent was quilting. Her family were lucky recipients of beautiful quilts each Christmas. A meal will follow the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St Paul Lutheran Church C/O Marion Haga 1050 Four Seasons Rd, Rural Retreat, VA, 24368