Mrs. Maggie Chewe

CHEWE, Mrs. Maggie - Age 93, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at her residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3502 Lapeer Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Rabon Turner officiating. Family and friends will be able to view during family hour 10:00AM. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Wednesday. In the celebration and recognition of life, it is with a healthy amount of mournfulness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Maggie (James) Chewe, who transitioned on February 27, 2023. She was 93 years old. The daughter of Hattie and Bynum James, Maggie was born on August 5, 1929 in Water Valley, Mississippi. She grew up in both Mississippi and Flint, Michigan. She attended Flint Northern High School and Baker College where she made many lifelong friends. Mrs. Maggie Chewe leaves to cherish her memory; a husband of 73 years, Mural Chewe of Flint, MI. She was a devoted mother to four children and two legally adopted biological grandchildren. The children include: Gregory (Jacqueline) Chewe of Riverside, CA, Gwendolyn Chewe-Misner of Atlanta, GA, Merlynn Chewe Junction City, KS, Marcia Chewe Ward of Atlanta, GA and adopted biological grandchildren, Lanisha (Kenneth) Mclean and Chantel Chewe, all of Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Chewe had 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren include: Lamar Young of Atlanta, GA, Brandi Chewe of Los Angeles, CA, Brittani (Richard) Collins of Riverside, CA, Tyanna Cobb of Lansing, MI, Tawanna Cobb of Atlanta, GA, David Bryan of New York, NY, Simone Cobb of Boiling Springs, SC, Evan Ward of Los Angeles, CA, Joshua Bryan of Manhattan, KS, Morgan Ward and Mikayla Ward, both of Atlanta, GA. Great-grandchildren include: the late Taron Chaney of Atlanta, GA, Makhi Fisher of Orlando, FL, Amir Fisher, Jaylin Jones, Amina Chewe, Justin Graves, all of Atlanta, GA, Harlee Bryan of New York, NY and Richard Collins II of Riverside, CA. Mrs. Chewe also leaves to cherish two great-great-grandchildren, Nyel Fisher of Orlando, FL and Khi’ri King of Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Chewe also has a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and countless friends who are too numerous to name, but were all loved and deeply appreciated by dear Mrs. Chewe. Mrs. Maggie Chewe was preceded in death by her parents, Bynum and Hattie James; siblings, Martha Lou Wilson, Annie Mae Dye, Marie Brown, Evelyn Sargent, Bynum James Jr. and Percy Lee James; great-grandchild, Taron Chaney. Mrs. Chewe has two living sisters, Bennie Ruth Willis of Flint, MI and Juanita Mollie Roberts of Riverside, CA. All were blessed with memories of festive family holiday feasts and various gatherings. Generous in spirit and a golden heart of kindness., Mrs. Chewe loved her family and was affectionately protective and a fierce advocate. She was always there for her loved ones, offering a helping hand or a listening ear whenever they needed it. Those who knew her, kindly knew that she was a person who provided good advice whether you asked for it or not. Mrs. Chewe was one of the first women of color who served in a supervisory position with General Motors Corporation. Mrs. Chewe was also a self-taught chef and baker by all accounts, as she loved cooking and planning large meals on holidays for her family. She was also a voracious reader and an avid shopper. In her free time, she enjoyed attending church and singing in the choir, which brought her great joy and fulfillment. Since childhood, she was instilled with a deep Christian faith which sustained her through difficult times. She shared and embedded this same faith with each of her children as well as the remaining of her lineage. Her surviving family will continue to cherish her memory by carrying on her legacy of love, faith, courage and kindness. Rest in peace, Momma. Your light will continue to shine on through the love and memories you leave behind.

Mrs. Maggie Chewe

August 5, 1929 - February 27, 2023