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Maxine CovertPassing: January 1, 2015

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Monday, January 5th @ 10:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, January 4th @ 3:00-6:00 pm

Monday, January 5th @ 9:00-10:00 am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Monday, January 5th

MITCHELL – Maxine Covert, 93, passed away at 6:34 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015, at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford.

Born February 22, 1921, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Artie and Vanice (Arnold) Pruett.  She married Russell Covert December 25, 1950, and he preceded her in death December 19, 1963. 

Maxine had been employed in the cafeteria at Emerson School.  She graduated from Mitchell High School in 1939, and was a member of the Tulip Street Christian Church.

Surviving:              son, Steve Covert, Mitchell
                         nieces, Susan Mayden, Bedford
                                    Debbie Watterson, Bedford
                                    Karen Urig, Charlotte, North Carolina
                sister-in-law, Ruth Pruett, Mitchell              

Her parents; husband; brother, Eugene Pruett; and sister, Evelyn Watterson, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 5, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Greg McBride officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: January 5, 2015
    I am sooo sorry to learn of Maxine's passing -- but on to a better place so how can you be sorry for her -- just her family that is left.. She was a very special lady & always enjoyed working with her on projects at Tulip Street & visiting with her anytime.. I know the Good Lord will give you the peace beyond understanding at this time.. Love to you all.. Judy
  2. Guest: Anita Pemberton-Bird | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: January 5, 2015
    Steve, my condolences to you and the rest of your family. Maxine was a very nice Christian woman. I remember her well being my Sunday school teacher as well as VBS. She loved children.
  3. Guest: Shaunta (Cornwell) Dunbar | FortHood, TX
    Date: January 5, 2015
    Steve, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was an amazing woman. I remember all my hugs and kisses. I loved her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
  4. Guest: Janet Noe | Mitchell
    Date: January 4, 2015
    Steve, sorry to hear of your moms passing. Sorry for us and you, but not for her. No more hurting. That one thing will keep you going. Prayers for you and your family. She was a special lady. I have very fond memories from her days at TSCC. Janet Noe
  5. Guest: Denise Taylor | Mitchell, IN
    Date: January 4, 2015
    Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
  6. Guest: Celeste Deckard Singleton | TraverseCity, Mi49686
    Date: January 3, 2015
    Steve, So sorry about your mom .we are praying for you. We had great memories together. and she was a good friend to my mother in High school. We will miss her. sincerely, Tim & Celeste Singleton
  7. Guest: Max and Donna Timbrook | SaltSprings, FL
    Date: January 3, 2015
    Dear Steve: Praying for you at this time. We have so many memories of you and your mom. The "prayer breakfasts" of years ago; the VBS artwork; the visits in your home... pleasant memories... and a "sure hope" in Christ for our resurrection. We love you.
  8. Guest: Vencil and Judy Bush Crews | Orleans, In
    Date: January 3, 2015
    Steve, sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Maxine was a great woman. She was a dear friend to Aunt Alleen, I enjoyed going to your house with Alleen for visits. She will truly be missed.
  9. Guest: Suzie Batchelor Leatherman | Mitchell, IN
    Date: January 2, 2015
    Steve, So sorry to read of Maxine's passing. I remember so many fun times with your mom & my mom along with the cafeteria crew at Emerson!! Oh my! If the walls could talk & remind us of all pranks played on each other!! Maxine was always smiling & loved to have a good time. She was also a TRUE friend!! She will be greatly missed! You are in my thoughts & prayers!

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