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Edith Maxine Lohse, 69, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, after a long illness.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel of San Angelo with Salvation Army Major Fran Kasarjian officiating. Burial to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
She was born Nov. 9, 1945, in San Angelo and attended Lake View Schools, before being married to Jerry Lohse on Aug. 9, 1963. They recently observed their 51st anniversary.
A long work career led Maxine to jobs in the apparel manufacturing field, including the Levi Strauss Co. She also worked at Sears, and most recently behind the lunch counter at Hudman Drug. She also plied her trade as a trained hair stylist.
With an unwavering devotion to her family, she was affectionately called "Mac" by everyone. Counselor, protector, listener and helper, she was compelled to help carry the burden of those who knew they could depend on her.
"Mac" loved Thanksgiving and always left a place at the table for those who had nowhere to go on the most American of holidays. She delivered many meals to those who could not get to her house. Her guests will always remember her generosity.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Karen Miller of Austin, Darla Harper of San Antonio, and Teresa Riley of San Angelo; four brothers, James "Teddy" Long and wife Ann, Clifford Long and wife Robie, Aubrey Long and wife Tammy, and Afton Long and wife Nancy; three sisters, Edna Ruth Young and husband Don, Ava Lois Hunt and husband Gary, and Zena Beth Williamson, all of San Angelo, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
"Mac" was preceded in death by her parents, James "Shorty" and Neoma Long, and twin infant sons, Ricky Gene Lohse and Mickey Dean Lohse.