Maxine Sellers Feinberg, 75, of Beaumont, made a peaceful transition Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.
Maxine was born January 2, 1933 in Port Arthur to Pearl and W. J. Sellers. She graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1951 and received a nursing diploma from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in 1954.
In 1995 Maxine married Solon Feinberg, who preceded her in death in 2003. Together they worshiped and worked at Westgate Memorial Baptist Church. Her Sojourner class at Westgate and her entire church family were special to her in these last years.
Maxine was also preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, B. E. (Buddy) Wilber; son, Jason Wilber; and sister, Roxie LaBove.
Maxine is survived by her sons, Randy Wilber of Winnie and Scott Wilber and his wife Brenda of Hamshire; her grandsons, Justin Wilber and Jake Wilber both of Hamshire; her step-daughter, Diane Landry and her husband Doug and daughter Dot of Beaumont; her twin sister, Rexine Aubey and her husband Hez Aubey of Beaumont; and her brother, William O. (Larry) Sellers and wife Carolyn of Spring; and neighbor and dear friend, Gordon Engleman of Beaumont.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Westgate Memorial Baptist Church with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2008 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, 6220 Westgate, Beaumont, Texas 77706; American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726; or Some Other Place, P.O. Box 843, Beaumont, Texas 77704 where Maxine gave so much of her time and energy.
