Maxine Rowson

Maxine Rowson also known as “Max” or “Bird” was born on October 13 th

1951in Columbia, North Carolina to the late Lacy Rowson and Goldie Hill

Rowson. She was the sixth child of ten children. When she was young, she

attended and joined Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Columbia, North Carolina.

Maxine attended Tyrrell County public schools and graduated from Columbia High

School in 1971. After graduating, Maxine moved to New York City with her

sisters. She was employed at White Castle where she started out as a team member

and worked her way up to District Supervisor. As District Supervisor, she oversaw

the daily operations of 7 -10 White Castle stores, this included everything from

customer service, quality control, budgeting and labor costs. She served as a

mentor to many during and after her retirement in 2011. Maxine made herself

available to employees that needed guidance or had questions.

Maxine lived life and enjoyed being around family and friends. She loved speaking

with anyone and everyone. She made friends wherever she went. She loved

shopping and enjoyed traveling to different places with her cousin Shirley James.

Maxine was very fond of her favorite niece Sonji Keyes. She would travel during

the summer months to spend time with her in North Carolina.

Maxine was preceded in death by her brothers, Carlton and Terry Rowson; and her

son, William Jr. She leaves to cherish her sisters: Carolyn Bryant, Geraldine

Rowson, Sadie Davis, Sandra Purington (William), and Chris Rowson: Brothers:

Charles Rowson and Von Rowson (Rose); Special friends: Carmen Vazquez,

Eugene Miller and neighbors Ms. Viola and Ms. Rosetta along with a host of

nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Maxine lived a life full of family, friends and laughter. She touched many lives and

will be remembered fondly.