Maxine Wilt

Maxine Virginia Hottle Wilt, 94, a resident of Timberville, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at her daughter’s home.

Mrs. Wilt was born on September 13, 1932 in Shenandoah County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Elmer Ray and Pearlie Mae Heishman Hottle.

She was a graduate of Edinburg High School and worked for Rockingham Poultry and Blue Bell prior to raising her family. She was a devoted member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and most recently attended Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. She was always faithful to her community and loved serving them in various ways.

On February 6, 1954, she married Glenn Charles Wilt who preceded her in death on March 24, 2014.

Surviving are her daughters, Sharon Wilt Moyers of Timberville, Marla Wilt Kline and husband R.H. of Singers Glen; special sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hottle, Louise Andes; grandchildren, Brian Charles Moyers and wife Julie, Travis Kline; great-grandchildren, Brennon C. Moyers, Falon Burke and husband Shane, Collin Kline, Daniel Kite, Elijah Kite; special dogs, “Savvy” and “Zoey”; a great-great granddaughter on the way; brother-in-law, Allen Wilt; sister-in-law, Faye Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wilt was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Thomas R. Moyers; and her siblings, Herman Hottle, Richard Hottle and wife Vivian, Carroll Hottle, Anna Mae Smoot and husband Norman, Betty Dellinger and husband Kirby, Helen Will and husband Jack.

The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Cherie Buzzard and daughter Karis, Carmen Gutirezze and Dr. Larry Aikens and the nurses with Gentiva Hospice.

Dr. Larry Aikens will conduct a memorial service on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held privately.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bridgewater Challenger Baseball, 759 Weavers Road, Rockingham, VA 22802 or the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, PO Box 413, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.