FRANKLIN – Some people enjoy life to the fullest, and Mae Marlene Batson Osborne, who passed on Feb. 3, 2021, was one of them. She lived an interesting life and delighted in many different experiences.
Mae, who was born on July 18, 1932, was not one to sit and watch life go by. She wanted to be in the middle of it and stayed active, enjoying hiking and snorkeling. She could always find an adventure, whether it be in the mountains or at the beach. One extra memorable experience was when Mae and her husband, Dick, visited Europe. Traveling on the autobahn with Dick as her chauffeur was very exciting as they drove on the world famous road with no speed limits and a suggested minimum speed of 80 mph.
Mae, however, also enjoyed being a homebody. She was creative and had many skills. She was a doll maker and a seamstress along with being able to knit beautiful pieces. Mae took pleasure in cooking, preparing delicious meals for family and friends. She was just a solid lady who was a wonderful friend to many as well as a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Mae loved the written word. She preferred nonfiction, but she was also a fan of Pat Conroy and John Grisham. Not only did she enjoy reading, she also wrote several short stories about her family and was the author of a novel.
Fellow members of Walnut Creek Baptist Church were like family to Mae. Her church was very important to her, and if the service contained her favorite hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” she felt extra blessed.
Left with many wonderful memories are her husband, Richard “Dick” William Osborne; her children, Curtis C. Davis (Jan), Janet M. Patterson (David), Charles C. Davis (Francisca), Heather A. Gordon (Terry) and Ozzie Osborne (Suzy); 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two nieces; her sister-in-law, Byna; and a number of great friends.
Mae was predeceased by her parents, Curtis Franklin Batson and Hassie Jewel Durham Hughes, and her brother, Curtis “Buddy” Batson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Moffitt Family Funeral Care is serving Mrs. Osborne and her family. Condolences may be made at moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com.