Mary Maxine Chambers Osteen, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at her home in Brentwood.

She was born in Langston, Ala. to parents Arthur Patton and Daisy Belle Evans Chambers. Mrs. Osteen graduated in 1954 from Middle Tennessee State College, Murfreesboro. Outgoing, talented and athletic, Maxine was a majorette with the school band and pursued a degree in home economics. She was a schoolteacher before becoming a full time homemaker.

Maxine was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother. She had many interests, including gardening, visiting the beach, and walking daily, but none were as important as supporting and encouraging others. Maxine was a member at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, Brentwood.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ralph O. Osteen of Brentwood; son, Ralph Osteen Jr. (Amy) of Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter, Kathy Osteen Smith (Eddie) of Franklin, TN; son, Jeff Osteen (Beth) of Brentwood; sister, Nadine Riddle of Franklin; and six grandchildren, Marissa Smith, Ralph III and Krista Osteen, and Jessica, Benjamin and Nicholas Osteen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Band Gift Fund -- Majorettes, MTSU Bands, Campus Box 63, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 or Gentiva Hospice, 1400 Donelson Pike, Suite B5, Nashville, TN 37217.

Private family services were conducted Saturday, July 27, at Lawrence Funeral Home, followed by burial in Allen Cemetery in Caney Spring. Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.