Poseyville, IN – Maxine Faye Hempfling, 85, of Poseyville, Indiana born to Charles and Faye (Taylor) Williams of Wadesville, Indiana passed away August 24, 2020 from complications of COVID-19 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Known as an avid IU basketball and St. Louis Cardinals fan, Maxine watched every game.
She worked side by side with her late husband, Charles L. Hempfling, at Lockwoods Inc of Poseyville, a fixture of downtown Poseyville for nearly 130 years, and JH Quarter Horses home of three world champions. With her late husband, Maxine was well renowned as an expert horse breeder in the industry. She enjoyed music and was proficient in 5 instruments. She prided herself with being a cheerleader, class officer, and graduate of Wadesville High School.
In addition to her parents, Maxine is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles Lockwood Hempfling, sister, Ruth McDonald, and brother Edward Williams.
Surviving are her son, Jeff (Nancy) Hempfling and grandson, Charles Matthew Hempfling, all of New Harmony, Indiana and brother Keith (Karen) Williams of Wadesville, Indiana as well as her nieces and nephews, Kent and Kelly Williams and Scott and Lisa McDonald.
A celebration of Maxine’s life will be held at a later date with a private burial to follow at Poseyville Cemetery in Poseyville, Indiana.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Devin Smith says
So sorry Jeff and all. Loved your mom dearly and I know she is at peace. Praying for you all.
Jeff Hempfling says
Devin so nice to hear from you.Have talked to Skylar and Laura recently.The out reach from your family means a great deal to me and my family at this time. Of course I expected nothing less from your wonderful family. You take care and be safe!
Debra Jo Endres-Ard | Lizton, IN USA says
Dear Jeff and Family – I am sorry and deeply saddened by your family’s tremendous loss. Please know each of you is being held close in thought and prayer during this painfully difficult time. Sending my heartfelt condolences and many hugs for all.
Jeff Hempfling says
Thank you for reaching out to my family at this time.The out pouring of support from people like yourself has been humbling to say the least.
I tell everyone that my mother was truly the driving force behind much of what my family was able to accomplish with horses.And of course through the horses we were able to meet so many folks like yourself.Truly has enriched our lives forever!
Cheryl Hammelman Elam says
Condolences Jeff and Family. We (the Hammelman’s) were neighbors for many years and I knew your mother well as a child and teen and have many fond memories. Our mothers shared a name and they were good friends ! Sorry to hear of her passing.
Cheryl Lynn Hammelman Elam
Jeff Hempfling says
Just had a wonderful visit with Steve and Vicki Saturday.They showed up.We set down at my dinning room table. Seven hours later we got up from the table. Need I say more. Our families ties run deep.
Bliss you and your family.
Rita Martin says
We extend our deepest sympathy to Jeff, Nancy, Charles and family at the loss of Maxine. Such a wonderful, kind and caring lady. She will be greatly missed by all.
Prayers for your comfort.
Rita & Blake Martin
Jeff Hempfling says
Means a lot to hear from you and your family.Always enjoyed visiting with you at Davita. I know my Mom did as well also.
God bless you and your loved ones.
Joy Fine says
Our thoughts and prayers are going to the family.
The Trockman Family
Wayne, Julie and Joy Fine
Jeff Hempfling says
It brings nothing but Joy to hear from your family.
Can’t help think of our families without thinking of a very special friend to both our families. And that being Doug Tucker. Doug and Max were real tight.When they got done picking a horse apart and each other brains there wasn’t much else one needed to say.
Lots of wonderful memories!
Thanks you for reaching out to our family. Be Safe.
Jeff Hempfling says
It brings nothing but Joy to hear from your family. Can’t hardly think about our families without thinking of a very special friend to both our families that we we’re blessed to know. And that is Doug Tucker. Doug and Mom both had an excellent eye for good horses.They enjoyed talking about them endlessly.
Lots of great memories.
You guys stay safe.
Tami Conrad says
Jeff, Nancy and Charles.. I am so sorry to see this.. I loved your mom and dad both.. loved stopping in at Lockwoods and seeing them.. they did the carpet in several of our homes and the one we are in now.. I spent so much time with them in the barn when we were neighbors.. So many great memories❤️ Im sure your dad was happy to see her.. She was a wonderful lady.. She will be missed..Darren and Tami Conrad
Jeff Hempfling says
So nice to hear from you guys.
Lots of great memories from when we lived next to each other. We need to get together sometime soon. I’m sure my Mom would approve of that.
Thank you for the kind words.