Maxine Coltrane

Maxine Hill Coltrane, 90, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Randolph Health in Asheboro. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born March 3, 1927 in Randolph County, Mrs. Coltrane was the daughter of the late Walter and Martha Hill. She graduated from UNCG with a BA and Masters degree in education. Mrs. Coltrane was retired from Asheboro City Schools after 30 years of teaching 3rd grade at Balfour Elementary. She had a gift for working with children. She also enjoyed shopping, reading and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Coltrane was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Hill Crotts; and brothers, Gilbert and Leonard Hill. Survivors include her daughters, Ellen Coltrane of Asheboro, and Victoria Patterson (Terry) of Franklinville; son, Thomas Coltrane (Jennifer) of Raleigh; sister, Elizabeth Enyart (John) of Port St. Lucie, FL; brothers, Jay D. Hill (Tiney) of Springfield, VA, Loyd Hill (Bernice) of Lexington, Homer Hill of Hillsville;, grandchildren, Tiffany Medford (Aaron) of Smithfield, Christina Saylor (Chris) of Asheboro, Rhiannon Coltrane of Greensboro, Sarah Coltrane of Raleigh; and great-grandsons, Jeremiah, Nathaniel and Liam Medford. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Ridge Funeral Home. n lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Asheboro City Schools Education Fund, notate for Dr. Bob W. Gordon Scholarship, 1126 S. Park St., Asheboro, NC 27203.