Maxine T. Hitt, 91, passed away in Ocala, FL on March 23, 2020 surrounded by her
loving family. She was born in Fruithurst, AL to James Calhoun Thomas and Mary
Belle Edwards Thomas on March 8, 1929. Maxine spent her childhood between
Trilby, FL, Ocala, and Waycross, GA. She met M. Parker Hitt on a blind date and
married him 12 weeks later in March of 1948, in Waycross. In 1955, she moved
with her family to Ocala, FL. She retired from a career at United Telephone
having started her career as a local switchboard operator and holding various
positions, ending as a trainer for business phone systems all over the Eastern
United States, including the Pentagon. Prior to her business career, she was a
stay at home mom, raising her family. After her retirement, she and Parker
enjoyed a summer home in the mountains of Franklin, NC for a number of years.
She was the oldest, living charter member of Oakcrest Baptist Church at her
departure. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 70 years,
grandson Frank Alebertt, brother James Thomas, and son-in-law Bob Bucher. She
leaves behind a son, Thomas P. Hitt (Linda) of Ocala, daughters Donna Hitt Bucher
of Fargo, ND, and Pam Hitt Leaptrot (Buddy) of Chiefland, FL; 6 grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews,
and extended family. The family will be planning a Celebration of Life at a later
date. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Hitt’s memory to Oakcrest
Baptist Church, 1109 N. E. 28 th Street, Ocala, Fl 34470.