Obituary

Maxine “noonie” deutsch stabins flew peacefully to heaven on butterfly wings on november 30, 2014.

Noonie was born on may 15, 1923, and was predeceased by her loving parents anna schumann and nat deutsch , her sister , severna seltzer and brother , stanley deutsch. She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 66 years, dr. Edwin paul stabins. Anyone who was close to noonie and eddie witnessed no greater love.

Noonie’s southern charm and kindness was exhibited through her beautiful blue eyes. Never a raised voice, nor a harsh word was uttered. She lived a full and joyous life, and will be missed by all who knew her.  her daughters are so very grateful that they were able to learn from the wonderful way in which she treated others. She never stopped sending out vibrations of love, hope and friendship. She is survived by her adoring daughters , nancy stabins dodson ( ray) of charleston , west virginia, joan stabins edwards (tony )of chevy chase ,maryland and debra jill stabins of fort lauderdale,  florida, grandchildren r.Scott dodson (kara mccallum),  elizabeth dodson montgomery , samuel edwards (hoai-mi edwards-vu), elliot edwards and is a cherished great grandmother to amelia  montgomery and josephine dodson.

The family would like to give special thanks and appreciation to noonie’s caregivers, and lisa, wonderful and caring doctors, especially dr. Edward walker, the staff of manor pines rehab, holy cross and broward north hospitals. Chapel service is to be held on thursday, december 4, 2014 with visitation beginning at 12:30 and service at 1:30 barlow bonsall funeral  home 1118 virginia st., east charleston, wv 25301.

Shiva service will follow burial. In lieu of flowers please send donations to ronald mcdonald house, 302 30th st., se, charleston west virginia 25304. A celebration of noonie’s life will also be held in fort lauderdale, florida at a later date.