Maxine Hysaw

Maxine Hysaw, 88, of Columbus, passed away Saturday morning, September 26th in Columbus, MS. She was born in Bellamy, Alabama on May 7th, 1938 to Bartow Wharton and Julia McDonald.

Maxine grew up in Millport, Alabama and graduated from Millport High School in 1955. She married M.J. Hysaw on April 29th , 1955 and the two remained married until his death in 2004. Maxine received her LPN degree from the Norfolk (VA) General Hospital’s School of Licensed Practical Nursing in September, 1969. She spent her entire career working in nursing homes and private duty nursing.

Maxine was a longtime, faithful member of McBee Batist Church in Columbus where she served in many capacities. She particularly enjoyed working in the church’s nursery and VBS ministry.

Maxine is preceded in death by her husband, M.J. Hysaw, of Columbus, MS; her parents, Bartow Wharton and Julia McDonald; and sisters Merle Brown of Northport, AL and Faye Spencer of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Maxine is survived by her children, Mark Hysaw (Wendy) and Christie Mooney (Brandon Lollar), both of Columbus, MS. Five grandchildren: Caleigh Mooney and Colby Mooney of Carthage, MS; Brady Lollar, Katelyn Hunt, and Aidan Hysaw of Columbus, MS and brothers Tommy Wharton and Wayne Wharton of Columbus, MS.

Maxine is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends whom she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Arrington Assisted Living, Baptist Hospice, and Michelle Parsons, FNP-BC, and her staff.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Visitation will be held Sunday October 4, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.