Maxine Toussaint's Obituary
Maxine Toussaint was born June 4, 1927, in “the Pearl of the Mississippi,” Muscatine, Iowa, to Vincent and Hattie Calvert. She grew up in a close-knit Midwestern American family of 10 children, nine surviving into adulthood, with seven preceding her Home.
Following high school, she continued reinventing herself, working as a housekeeper and saving her money to venture north to Northwestern College in Minneapolis, Minnesota—but made sure her roommate was her next-eldest and closest sister, Dot.
There, she met a young man in a red sweater and red bow tie who cheerfully interrupted her one day by asking about the book she was reading, “Goforth Of China.” It seems he also had an interest in teaching in China (and in her, as well). His name was Stanley Toussaint, and after three years of dating, they wed on June 30, 1950, and began 67 wonderful years of marriage.
To prepare for a life in China, the newlyweds moved to Dallas, Texas for Stan to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, while Max worked as secretary to the Vice President of Mobil Oil. They served together with young people at Scofield Memorial Church, making many lifelong friends—and launching Max’s first performance of her beloved “Prinderella” skit, which she could proudly recite even in her last days.
Max was a completely devoted and always patient mother to two sons, Douglas and Marc.
She committed her life to the ministry alongside Stan and during their many years together, traveled extensively, teaching thousands around the world—including in Hong Kong, and seeing their China dream finally become a reality. Countless lives were touched by Max’s and Stan’s work. She was universally loved, and all who met her are touched by her loss.
Max loved music and laughter. She loved people. She loved her family—at home, at church, and around the globe. She was a pastor’s wife—which is a job, that she performed with love and compassion—a teacher, writer, counselor and singer in more choirs than she could name.
Toward the end of her journey, she welcomed visitors, maintained daily devotions, puzzled extensively, ate chocolate, and always thanked God for everything.
On Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, she went to join her beloved husband Stan in the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ.
She will be greatly missed—by her two sons, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as countless numbers of family and friends worldwide.
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