FRANKLIN – Pearl “Maxine” Cunningham Tallent Hodgin, 87, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.
A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Cunningham and Sadie Woods Cunningham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, J.D. Tallent, in 1985, and her second husband Bryson “Budge” Hodgin in 2012; a son, Ray Tallent; a son-in-law, Danny Rogers; and a stepson, Woodrow Cunningham, all of Franklin. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Lucille Tallent and Paulette McCoy McCall, both of Franklin; and brothers, Hershall Cunningham, Lonnie Cunningham and J.C. McCoy.
Mrs. Hodgin loved her family very much. She also loved fishing, as well as flowers. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Windy Gap Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hodgin is survived by a son, Philip (Lois) Tallent; daughters, Linda (Mark) Bishop, Wanda Rogers, Sharon (Bobby) Peek and Christine (Tim) Woodall; daughter-in-law, Joann Tallent; and stepdaughter, Glenda Shepherd, all of Franklin; a sister Christine Cunningham, also of Franklin. Eleven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as two step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A private graveside service will be held at Iolta Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Bishop will officiate. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery fund or to Windy Gap Baptist Church.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.