Maggie Lee Heard

MAGGIE LEE HEARD, daughter of the late Alphonso and Eula Ware was born on April 26, 1935 in Lafayette, Alabama. On that day God being full of kindness decided to fill Maggie with kindness so that she could touch the hearts of many. Maggie attended chamber County Training School in Alabama. In 1953, Maggie married Clinton heard and from this beautiful union nine children was born. They later moved to Baltimore, Maryland were they began to raise their five girls and four boys in family setting built on faith, hope, much love and family and togetherness.Maggie received the right hand of fellowship at the New Antioch Baptist Church. It was quite evident that she had accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and her Savior, by demonstration, the life she lived.Maggie was a very creative young woman. In her earlier years, she had a passion for sewing and designing. She enjoyed making clothes for her kids and took great pleasure placing smiles on her little faces when she would make tops and shirts for their little dolls. She made sure her home was a place of comfort and much love for her husband and kids. One of her favorite past times were watching old movies. She could name all of the old stars in a movie and took delight in debating with her husband on their names. When the movie was over and the names revealed, she proudly said, “I told you so!” if she ever viewed a movie she liked, boy, she really would watch it over and over again. The family must have seen the Temptations over a 100 times. Maggie showed great hospitality to everyone she came in contact with, especially, those who crossed the threshold of 2432 Brentwood Ave. You always received a warm smile and a hearty, “how have you been” and “let me get you something to eat”. She had a genuine love for all people. Her spirit was always warm and welcoming. It was totally impossible to come in contact with her and not be touched by her gentle caring and nurturing spirit, a gift and talent from God in which, He so fully bestowed upon her. However, through her enormous strength and love, the most important aspect of her life that she truly enjoyed and meant so much to her loving and spending time with her husband, children and especially those grandchildren, all seventeen of them.Family meant everything to her. Every weekend without fail, the family gathered in her presence to eat, talk and to love one another unconditionally with much laughter. It was an unspoken rule on Fridays, everyone met ant Mama’s. After many hours there, while getting our coats she would say, “You all don’t have to rush”, FAMILY! Every Christmas dinner, Easter and Thanksgiving gathering was spent always in her presence. Such love and bonding, words could never explain, FAMILY!On January 8, 2006 after many months of fighting a tough battle and running a strong race, God in his infinite wisdom and mercy welcomed his child “Home to Glory”, she knew his voice and throughout her illness more importantly she knew His name and who to call upon. The name that is above all names, she knew to call on “Jesus”. The angels are now rejoicing, Praise the Lord!She is survived by her loving husband, Clinton Heard; five daughters, Gail Heard, Linda Reynolds, Synthia Green, Lucretia Heard-Murrill and Jolanda Bell; four sons, Tommy Heard, Michael Heard, Anthony Heard and Clint Heard; one sister, Suzanne Williams; two brother-in-law, Carter Heard and Junior Heard; one stepson, James Price; one daughter-in-law, Carla Price; three sons-in-law, Steven Reynolds, Mitcherson Bell, Sonny Green; seventeen grandchildren, Tommy Jr., Reggie, Larry, Lakesha, Latasha, Darrell, Tiffany, Jessica, Alicia, Stephanie, Brittany, Synthia, Jovon, Jasmine, Nathaniel, Steven Jr., Darius; six great grandchildren; one niece that she truly cherished, Anna Crawford and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

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Maggie Lee Heard

April 26, 1936 - January 8, 2006