Roxine De Maio

Roxine De Maio Edna Roxine Early De Maio of Moravian Falls, NC, passed away at her home October 8 due to complications from ALS. She was 83. Roxine was born October 31, 1934 in Haywood County, NC, to the late Roscoe and Bessie Sutton Early. After her father passed away, she was blessed to become the stepdaughter of Calvin D. Rich.Roxine was an avid outdoors woman, a crack shot who could hunt, drop and gut her own deer to the envy of all. She was perhaps happiest when fishing in the back country of Canada, looking like a slightly sunburned Hollywood celebrity, and consistently reeling in the best catch of the day. After marrying the love of her life, Joseph R. De Maio, she perfected the skill of cooking various Italian dishes “just like his Mom used to make.” Roxine was also a creative quilter with a particular gift for restoring old quilt tops and experimenting with colors, especially dark ones, which she found most interesting and soothing. Quilting while watching programs like her beloved “Song of the Mountains” or “Antiques Roadshow” and “American Pickers” was a favorite pastime when her health allowed. Through the years, Roxine excelled in several careers including administrative assistant, hair stylist, antique shop owner and quality control nurse, having returned to school later in life and graduating at the top of her class. Roxine was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather. She is survived by her husband, Joseph R. De Maio of the home; a daughter, Lisa Brewer (Greg) of North Wilkesboro, NC; a son, Dr. Joe De Maio (Sylvia) of Atlanta, GA, and two grandsons, Joseph Zachary Brewer and David Bryan Brewer of North Wilkesboro, NC. The family wishes to thank the many excellent care givers who attended Roxine through the years, especially Sandy Hutchens. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Service in Lenoir, NC. A service with Evangelist Lowell White will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Evans Chapel.Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the De Maio family.