Maxine June Sorge
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On Tuesday , February 8, Maxine June Kennedy Sorge, 95, of Fort Worth, passed away after a
life of remarkable kindness and spark. Through her artwork, music, and poetry, she spread
beauty in the world. An instant friend to all, Maxine could set anyone at ease with a joke or a
funny, often self-deprecating story.
The youngest child of Allen Stewart Kennedy and Elsie Maude Adams Kennedy, Maxine was
born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on January 26, 1927, and graduated from Altoona High School
in 1944. After a whirlwind romance, Maxine married Roland Henry Sorge on April 6, 1947. They
remained devoted soulmates until his death in 1981.
Maxine gave far more to the world than she ever took. Her inner strength, was fueled by an
abiding faith in Jesus Christ. He never failed her. She would urge you to seek a loving and living
relationship with Him, as the consequences are eternal.
Maxine is survived by her daughter Tammy Davis, son-in-law Russ Davis, and grandson Zach
Davis of Fort Worth; daughters-in-law Suzanne Wilt of Altoona, PA and Nadine Sneidar of
Amherst, VA; grandchildren Terry Sorge and Leslie Sorge Heath of Jacksonville, FL, Amy Sorge
of West Palm Beach, FL, Julie Sorge Way of Harrisonburg, VA, Lalana, Daniel, Xavier and
Danelle Sneidar, of Amherst, VA. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren, plus a fifth soon to come, a host of nephews, nieces, great-nephews
and great-nieces, and dear friends around the globe. She will also be missed by her loving
sister-in-law Nancy Sorge of Huntingdon, PA. Maxine was predeceased by her parents; her
three sisters, Frances Lenore Kennedy Conrad, Doris Marie Kennedy Raup, and Muriel Hope
Kennedy Tenney, her loving husband Roland in 1981, and her sons Alan Paul Sorge and Gary
Lee Sorge in 1987 and son Lynn Wayne Sorge in 1962.
Visitation: Thursday, February 10 from 6 - 8 pm at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel in
Weatherford. Funeral: Friday, February 11 at 10 am. Interment at a later date at Blair Memorial
Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Reno, TX,
where Maxine was a member.