Ruby Maxine (Shope) Pastell

Ruby Maxine Pastell, age 95 of Robbinsville, NC passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Murphy Medical Center.

          She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Ross and Hettie Shope Ditmore.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Pastell in 2008.

          Maxine lived and worked in Detroit for several years before returning to her hometown of Robbinsville in 1962. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandson and great grandson.

          She is survived by her husband, Huel Pastell; grandson, Bobby Pastell, Great Grandson, Maddox Pastell all of Robbinsville, NC and sister, Elaine Holder of Tennessee.

          Services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Townson-Smith Chapel.  Reverend Tom Buchanan will officiate.  Burial will follow at Wiggins Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm Friday at the chapel prior to the service.

          Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pastell family.