Maxine (Triplett) LaRue

Maxine Triplett LaRue, age 93, of Sparta, NC; passed away on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 19th, 1931 in Alleghany County to the late John and Fannie Hall Triplett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Silas LaRue; two sons: Jerry and Dale LaRue; a sister, Reva Evans; a brother, Junior Triplett; a half-sister, Jean McMillan. She was a faithful member of New Home Free Will Baptist Church.

Maxine is survived by three daughters: Rebecca Sue LaRue of Critz, VA., Dot LaRue of Critz, VA., and Reva Seay of New Port, TN; two sons: Gary LaRue of Sparta and Wayne LaRue of Sparta; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; special friends, Ralph and Sheila Pratt of Ennice; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends also survive.

Funeral Services to honor the life of Maxine will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at New Home Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Eric Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Home Free Will Baptist Church c/o Dwayne Bright, 4855 US Hwy 221, Sparta, NC 28675.

Thomas Family Funeral Service is honored to be serving the LaRue family. If you wish, online tributes may be extended to the family at www.thomasfamilyfs.com.

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