Maxine Bernadette Somerville, aka "Mac", 53 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on September 8, 2013. Mac was born on September 26, 1959 to Sarah Loretta Somerville and the late James Foley "Link" Somerville, Sr. in Leonardtown, Maryland. Maxine, the fifth born, was raised in Hollywood, Maryland with her 5 brothers, 4 sisters and grandmother, the late Mary Susie Somerville.

Mac received her education from the St. Mary's County Public School System, graduating from Chopticon High School in 1977. In August, 2012, she completed her Associates Degree in Business Management and just days before her hospitalization, was at the local library completing coursework towards her Bachelors of Science.

Shortly after graduating from high school, Mac began working with the Department of Commerce as a Secretary. Finding better opportunities for advancement in the private sector, Mac left federal services and pursued several management positions. Most would remember her serving as manager at both the Leonardtown and Lexington Park Laundromats in which both facilities would be in tip-top shape and just as immaculate as her home.

Her faith foundation was developed growing up in St. John's Catholic Church. When she lived in Leonardtown.she was a member of St. Aloysius Church and most recently, a member of St. Peter Claver's Church, where she often read the weekly announcements.

Mac was a very kind-hearted, outspoken, independent individual who would always put a smile on your face with her unique sense of humor. Mac enjoyed family gatherings and taking a plate to go, cooking…especially a pot of "mean greens", "delightful potato salad" and "stuffed ham". Mac also enjoyed listening to music, doing word search puzzles, buying scratch-offs and walking.

While living in the Washington, DC area from 1977-1989, Mac learned the fastest way to sometimes get around the streets was to walk and on weekends Mac had "sponsors". When Mac returned to St. Mary's County, you often saw her walking the highways in Leonardtown and most recently, Lexington Park, MD. However, when she moved to Bushwood with Ma, Mac soon learned that walking anywhere nearby was impossible so she purchased a car for "the love of her life, her baby, Shelita, so she could get back and forth to "town" -- what folks from Bushwood frequently called "the Leonardtown area."

Mac leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Shelita O. Somerville; her mother, Loretta Somerville; sisters, Darlene (Jim) and Wanda (Al); brothers, Foley (Debra), Michael, Larry (Quanda), Marvin (Dalphine) and her only Godson, Brandon Somerville. Mac also leaves behind her devoted friend, Tony (Marshall Carr) and a host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Linda and Phyllis, as well as brother, Xavier.

In her final days, she still maintained her sense of humor and good spirit and lived life to the max!

Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD. Interment at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery.

Arrangements provided by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.