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Maxine Weight

October 13, 1928 - August 2, 2025

Maxine Weight peacefully passed in the comfort of her home at the age of 96, surrounded by loved ones. Mrs.Weight was born in Clayton, North Carolina, the youngest of nine children. In December of 1955, she married Colonel Clay Deck Weight and was fortunate enough to travel the United States hand in hand. They were blessed with 76 years of marriage and raised two d…