Maxzell Hahn Whitley

Maxzell Hahn Whitley, 100, of Oakboro, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at her home.

Maxzell was born September 26, 1925, to the late Valeus Ranzo Hahn and the late Dallie Morgan Hahn in Stanfield, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, John D. Whitley; brothers, Hoyle and Hubert Hahn; sisters, Pearl Curlee, Leola Osborne, Louise Hahn, Mildred Talley, Aline Tarlton and Jewel Huneycutt.

Her funeral will be at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (Frog Pond) officiated by Dr. Shad Hicks. There will be no visitation prior to service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include daughters; Sheila (Trent) Morgan and Paula Whitley Trimble; grandchildren, Marc (Amy) Morgan, Kristen Underwood, Brandon (Brandy) Little, Brooke (John) Hughes and Preston Trimble. Twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Maxzell was a 1942 graduate of Stanfield High School and worked in textiles until retiring in 1990. She married John D. Whitley in August 1942. They built their home in "Frog Pond" in 1948 where she lived until her death. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and attended through December 2025. Maxzell loved her family, church, animal print clothes, "Frog Pond" neighbors, taking care of her renters and especially the "OUTDOORS". She often said that "Sunshine was her medicine" and still mowed the yard and gardened until her nineties. She had a sweet, welcoming smile, was liked by all who knew her, and was always willing to help others.

Special thanks go to Dr. Prabin Lamichhane (Oakboro Medical), care givers Pat Long and Kathy Smith and Atrium Hospice of Cabarrus.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Fund: 17236 Frog Pond Rd., Oakboro, NC 28129

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Whitley family.