Christine Pilgrim

Six Mile, SC

Christine Maxey Pilgrim, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on October 15, 1934, in Walhalla, South Carolina, she was the widow of David Edrew Pilgrim and a daughter of the late Jessie James and Della Holbrooks Maxey. She resided in Six Mile, South Carolina, where she touched the lives of many with her warm smile and kind heart.

Christine had a great passion for life, cherishing every moment spent with her family. She shared a special bond with her children. Their love and support filled her life with immeasurable happiness.

Her educational journey, though later in life was still something she was proud of, earning her associate degree in Secretarial Science in her 50’s. She excelled in her career working at Roses, Garrett’s, and then later retiring from Ole Norm’s in Clemson.

Outside of her professional life, she found solace in her faith as a longstanding member of Cateechee Baptist Church. Her unwavering devotion was an inspiration to all who knew her. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including gardening, reading, sewing, baking, her birds, and her fish. Her homemade treats and lovingly crafted gifts brought smiles to countless faces.  She loved to watch her Atlanta Braves, the Clemson Tigers, and Perry Mason.

Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of her children, Nancy Greer (Mark), Laura Holder (Sam), and Cheree Aiken (Jeremy), Leroy Pilgrim (Dianne), Jimmy Pilgrim (Kelly), Keith Pilgrim (Katie), Greg Pilgrim (Brandy), Brent Pilgrim (Rebecca), and her brother, Bobby Maxey. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, Misty Gomez (Alfredo), Heather Black (Philip), Travis Robinson, Danielle Smithson (Neil), Brandon Pilgrim (Megan), Trevor Greer (Christie), Megan Pilgrim, Hunter Pilgrim, Kennedy Pilgrim, Connor Pilgrim, Avery Aiken, Blakley Pilgrim, Sidney Pilgrim, Cora Pilgrim, Sadie Pilgrim, and Jessie Pilgrim; and 10 great grandchildren.

She will also be missed by her extended family and dear friends who were fortunate to know her.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Eydie Robinson, two sons, Edrew and Danny Pilgrim, two sisters, Hazel McCall and Nettie Pilgrim, and three brothers, Clayton Maxey, Howard Maxey, and Kenneth Maxey.

The funeral service to honor Christine’s life will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 21, 2024, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel.  She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Liberty Memorial Gardens following the funeral.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 until 2:30 PM at the mortuary.

Christine’s departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her, but her legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering faith will continue to inspire future generations. May she find eternal peace and serenity in the arms of her Creator.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cateechee Baptist Church, PO Box 515, Norris SC 29667.

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