Maxine Jenkins, age 95, of Street, Maryland, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Born in Jarrettsville, Maryland, Maxine was the beloved daughter of the late Spencer Edmund Blackburn and the late Ethel (Greer) Blackburn. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Alexander.

Maxine was a woman who cherished her family, enjoyed traveling, and valued her faith. She was a member of Bel Air United Methodist Church in Bel Air, where she found fellowship and community.

Throughout her life, Maxine enjoyed traveling and had the opportunity to explore destinations throughout the United States and abroad, including China, Germany, and the Caribbean. She also treasured spending time with her grandchildren and made every effort to be with them as often as possible. Large family gatherings were especially meaningful to her, providing opportunities to bring loved ones together and create lasting memories.

Maxine will be remembered for her love of family, her adventurous spirit, and the many cherished memories she created with those closest to her.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jarvis; and her brothers, Kenneth Blackburn and Richard Blackburn.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Pamela O'Reilly and her husband, Kevin; her son, Charles Allen Alexander; her cherished grandchildren Alexander O’Reilly and Carrie O’Reilly; great-grandchildren Declan O’Reilly and Silas O'Reilly; her sisters, Ruby Schmidt and Diana Lynch; her brother, Donald Blackburn; and many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=default&lang or the Alzheimer's Association https://donorservices.alz.org/page/FUNYAFYQDKA?nbt