Born May 11, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida
Departed February 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Florida
Maxine Cherry Nohrr (82) of Melbourne, FL unexpectedly passed on February 28, 2024, surrounded by family. Maxine was born to the late Samuel Cherry and the late Gussie Cherry on May 11, 1941, in Jacksonville, FL where she lived with her parents and her beloved older brothers the late Charles Cherry and the late Ronald Cherry. She attended the University of Georgia where she was a cheerleader, and she later returned to Rollins College to complete her Bachelor’s of Science degree. Maxine owned and operated a travel agency, Travelmax, in Brevard County for almost 30 years, and she was the first President of the consolidated Melbourne/Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce. A highlight of her tenure as Chamber President was presenting an award to then President Ronald Reagan on behalf of Brevard County. In addition to traveling all over the world multiple times, she was also a very involved member of the community and was active in many organizations, including the Junior League, BCC Foundation Board, FIT School of Business Management Board, and Brevard County Civilian/Military Council. For many years, Maxine enjoyed playing tennis and snow skiing with the Space Coast Ski Club. A loving and devoted mother, she is survived by her spouse Donald Nohrr, and her daughters Barbara Nohrr and Juli Nohrr, as well as her sons in law Andrew Hoffman and John Willingham, and her grandchildren Mitchell Hoffman and Gabrielle Hoffman. A graveside service will be held at Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, FL at 11 am on Monday, March 4, 2024.
6 entries.
Shelly and Sandy Coe
from Melbourne, fl wrote on March 6, 2024:
Maxine was the sweetest, kindest, most intelligent person. We have known her since 1964 when we first moved to Patrick AFB . Even when dementia invaded her life she would always answer the phone with “HI Sandy, what’s up, followed by “Let me as Don. We will miss her dearly.
Shelly and Sandy Coe
Catherine and Jeff McCarthy
from St Marys, GA wrote on March 4, 2024:
Jeff and I were deeply saddened to hear about Maxine. She was so kind and was always smiling. Our deepest sympathy to Don and all the family.
Lloyd Behrendt
from Palm Bay wrote on March 4, 2024:
I was blessed to not only work with Maxine at the Chamber/s, but also to have her share her friendship with me like a brother, notwithstanding her being a Bulldog, and me being a Gator... she always sought me out for a Big Hug. They will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, Max, Go Bulldogs.
Joyce Yvankovich
from Melbourne Fl wrote on March 3, 2024:
My dearest beastie,
I was extremely blessed & honor to have been your caretaker,yet it felt like two old friends, with endless similarities & adventures with (Samson & Willow)
My heart aches deeply & I miss you so much!
Thank you for all the love you gave me back. I have care for many, but you along with precious family. The Nohrrs, will forever have a special place in my heart! O how I miss our giggles! My deepest condolences & sympathy!
Home Instead
Lynn and Harvey Rubin
from Indian Harbour Beach, Fl wrote on March 3, 2024:
We will greatly miss our dear friend and neighbor. With our deepest sympathy to the family.
Bill and Wendy Potter
from Indialantic wrote on March 3, 2024:
Maxine was a friend of ours for more than 50 years. She was a kind and empathetic person who made an indelible impact on our community. We send our profound condolences to her family.
Born May 11, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida