Neva Maxson

Neva Gould Maxson, 94 yrs. old of West Edmeston went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2019 in Cooperstown, NY.

Neva was born on June 3, 1924 in West Edmeston, NY and graduated from Leonardsville High School.  She lived her entire life on the Maxson Farm in West Edmeston.

Neva came to know the Lord as her Savior early in her married life, then, faithfully served the Lord and others.  Mrs. Maxson cared for mentally challenged patients in her home for 62 years, loving them and pointing them to Jesus.  Neva faithfully served the Lord for 70 years at the Berean Baptist Church, teaching Sunday school until age 93, playing piano and organ, and singing special music.

She was dearly loved by her family, her church family and many others who knew her.

Neva was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Clair, her brother Stewart, and her great grandson Joshua.

She is survived by her brother Bud and sister Betty, her children Larry (Cheryl) Maxson, Robert (Dolores) Maxson, Herbert (Marie) Maxson, Gaile (James) Whitman, as well as 16 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.

Neva will be greatly missed and wants to see you in Heaven.

Calling hours will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Berean Baptist Church, New Berlin, NY with the funeral service to be held at 1:00 PM following the calling hours with Pastor L D Maxson officiating.

The interment will be in the West Edmeston Cemetery.