Maxine

Isaac

Maxine Ramey Isaac was born on April 12, 1955, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Irene Williams. She was lovingly raised by her parents, Leora and George Ramey, who later relocated the family to Toledo, Ohio.

Her faith in God guided her from a young age. She was baptized early and raised in New Home Baptist Church under Pastor Willie Perryman. Later, she joined her husband's church, St. Mark's Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully served on the Nurses Board.

During her early years, Maxine attended 2nd grade in Greenwood, Mississippi, while her mother cared for her grandparents, Jim and Hattie Dickerson. After her grandfather's passing, the family relocated to Toledo, where she continued her education at Pickett Elementary.

She attended Libbey High School, later reassigned to Scott High School, and eventually graduated from Whitney Vocational Technical High School, where she trained to pursue a career in nursing. Maxine began her professional journey at TU ComTech and Toledo Hospital, where she served for 10 years. She later joined Chrysler, where she faithfully dedicated more than 40 years of service and was actively involved in the UAW Local 12 Women's, Civil Rights, and Election Committees and also served as a member of the Jeep Federal Credit Union Supervisory and Executive Boards.

Maxine loved spending time with her family and friends, traveling, shopping, and tending to her yard. Her dream was always to be a nurse. Whenever she worked on home projects involving painting, she would proudly say she was a professional painter like her daddy. She was a devoted and hardworking woman—strong-willed, outspoken, and full of compassion—always putting the needs of others before her own.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Leora Ramey, and Irene Williams; her grandson Desmont Eugene Kendall; sisters Lewis Ella Hill and Eyvonne Harris; and brother Cootie Williams.

Maxine leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband, Eugene Isaac; daughters Nikisha Gary, Teshauna Isaac, and Shauntae Isaac; grandchildren Darius James II, Dasia Gary, Jazmin Woodard, Ki'Monnie Anderson, Gregory Woodard II, Ar'Rielle Finn, KeiAsia Midcalf, Koran Hopkins, Kelis Hopkins, Khloe` Hopkins, Legend Isaac, and Marlynn Brown; and great-granddaughters London Quinney and A'Merri Anderson, siblings Arthur Lee (Helen) Williams, Florence Redd, Harold Williams, Glenn (Robyn) Williams, Kenneth (Nadine) Williams, Margaret Phillips, Stella Williams, and Carl Williams (all of Indiana); Hattie Quarles (St. Hedwig, Texas); and Donald Williams (Reno, Nevada). Also surviving are sisters-in-law Marilyn (Clifford) Isaac, Betty (the late Bernard) Pope, and Jennifer Isaac, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends

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Special acknowledgments to her Goddaughters, Satyra (Aaron) Mars, Lakishia (Lajuann) Hayes, Renata (Dr. Pastor Darrell) Jordan, and Tammy Ellis; ex-son-in-law Greg Woodard; beloved cousins Essie and Bernard McDavid; and extended family Ruby Hill and Marelle Fondfield.

Gratitude to her Godson, Antoine Lewis, for keeping her nails beautiful; hairstylist, Harriet Hardy for keeping her hair perfect; and close friends Laverne Copeland and Francine Woodson, who never left her side. Melvin and Janice Hughes, lifelong friends who often traveled with Maxine and her husband, with whom she shared many wonderful trips and lasting memories.

Heartfelt thanks to her dear sisters Rhonda Woodson, Paulette Miller, Joann Sheley, Gwen Atkins, and Kim Florence; and brothers Tyrone Watkins, Leon (Bo) Easterly, and Darnel Redmen; neighbors Darlene and Herb Glenn, Mr. Dewayne and Mrs. Marquisa Frazier, Ardelia Shula; and Rosalind Arscott (CEO at JCU), Krystal Perry (COO at JCU), and the Jeep FCU Board for their support. A special thank-you to Lynn Harris-Gardner for her unwavering communication and care with her Jeep family.

"I was raised by Leora and George, who taught me that family always takes care of family. I've tried to do my best. God has blessed me through so much. Treat others the way you want to be treated and let your work speak for you. Miss me, but always remember I love you all. However, my life ends, I am okay—God let me know this. I've done my best."

Love,

Maxine

Forever in our hearts