Obituary of Maxine M. Hackett-Morgan

Maxine M. Hackett-Morgan, 82, formerly of Buffalo, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Jamestown where she had resided for the past ten years.

She was born October 1, 1936 in Buffalo and was the daughter of the late Rev. Walter J. Christopher, Sr. and Aola Ophelia Wilson.

Educated in Buffalo schools, Maxine ultimately received her Master's Degree from the University of Buffalo. She had been employed for 30 years by the City of Buffalo as an Urban Research Planning Associate in the Department of Human Resources and also in the Office of the Mayor.

Maxine was a member of Emmanual Temple Church in Jamestown and the Greater Refuge Temple of Christ Church while living in Buffalo. She was very proud of having served as president of the WNY Women's Council.

Surviving are two daughters: Grace M. Hackett-Simpson (Robert T.) of Jamestown and Lydia Williams (Carlton, Sr.) of Jamestown; eight grandchildren: Michael Hackett, Gerald M. A. Dixie, Carlton Williams, Jr., and Maxine O., Dayvene, Davinna, Tyme and Promyss Williams; four great-grandchildren: Javier D. Hackett, Michael D. Barlow, Javonte R. Hackett and Royal M. A. Hackett; as well as her caregiver and great-niece, Ashley Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Morgan who died August 23, 1993.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd at the Emmanuel Temple Church, 1015 N. Main St. in Jamestown. The Rev. Uvie Stewart will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday for one hour prior to the service.