Maxine Ward Henderson

Maxine Ward Henderson, age 81, of Clinton, MD passed away on June 11, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Born on October 28, 1939 in Eutaw, Alabama to the late Arthur Ward and Louise Bell Ward; then moved to Birmingham, Alabama. Maxine worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield and received Real Estate License. She was a proud sister of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Maxine enjoyed power walking, playing cards and reading crime and mystery genres; her favorite authors include: Marry Higgins Clark and John Grisham. She also enjoyed traveling highlights; her favorite destinations being: Paris, South Africa, Roma and Hawaii. Maxine leaves behind to cherish her memory: her only child, Catherine Thomas; granddaughter, Rachel Thomas (Arthur); and siblings: Bettye Lee, Thelma Jackson and James Ward. In addition to her parents, Maxine is preceded in death by her siblings: Herman Ward, Ruth Ward, Missie Ward, Jimmy Ward and Albert Ward. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Maxine Ward Henderson please visit our Sympathy Store.