Mrs. Maxine Evelyn Dockery Gregory, age 78, of West Green, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence following a sudden illness.
Maxine was born April 26, 1948, in Broxton, Georgia, to the late John Dockery and the late Eula Lee Dockery. She was a homemaker who loved the Lord and going to church. She was of the Baptist faith. Although she was never blessed with children of her own, she had a deep affection for children and was known to always keep a pocket full of candy for the kids. Not only did she enjoy sharing candy, but she was also known to love sweets herself, along with a good cold Sprite. Along with her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by three brothers: Harvey Dockery, Carley Dockery, Joe C. Dockery; and a sister, Mabel Jane Kersey.
Maxine leaves behind her devoted husband of 53 years, Jason Gregory of West Green, Georgia; a brother, J.W. Dockery of Broxton, Georgia; three sisters: Myrtle Carr of Jonesboro, Georgia, Harriet Wilkinson of Clarksville, Georgia, and Helen Taylor Jones of Douglas, Georgia; a brother-in-law, George Gregory of Jamestown, Georgia; two special cousin: Connie Davis and Bonnie Harrell, both of Douglas, Georgia; along with a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Maxine’s family will receive friends on Monday morning from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Ricketson Funeral Home Chapel. Her funeral will begin at 11:00 AM in Ricketson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Katherine Dennison officiating. Interment will follow in Burkett Cemetery.
Condolences, kind words, and fond memories may be shared with Maxine’s family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com.
Maxine’s arrangements have been entrusted to the kind and compassionate staff of Ricketson Funeral Home, Inc. of Douglas, Georgia.