Thursday, January 7, 2016 9:17 am

Mrs. Lieselotte Fabian Maxwell "Lelo" age 91 went to her reward on Monday December 28, 2015.

Leo was a retired textile employee and a member of Spencer Baptist Church which she attended as long as her health permitted.

A native of Frauendorf, Germany; she is a veteran of the German Luftwaffe being one of the thousands of women and children forced into service during the final days of World War Two to crew anti-aircraft positions. Following the war she left Germany for a life in the United States becoming a citizen in 1955.

She is preceded in death by her father Paul Fabian, her mother Erma Hertha Sankowshps Fabian and a number of siblings. She is survived by three sisters-in-law - Carolyn Conner her primary caregiver, Ruth Maxwell, Ruth Hodge Maxwell as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Lelo's life was held in the Chapel of Crowe's Mortuary. The service was conducted by Rev. Bruce Caldwell, Rev. Billy and Rev. Kelly Settlemyre. A private burial was held at Eternal Hill Memorial Park in Forest City, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church; 207 N. Oak Street Spindale, NC 28160.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.