Amanda Maxene Underwood, 91, passed away on November 29, 2022.
She is survived by three children: Monica Lile, Mark (Rita) Underwood, and Scott (Scott) Underwood, along with four grandchildren, Danielle Stewart, Chad (Cierra) Underwood, Michael (Mandy) Buchanan and Craig (Shelly) Buchanan, seven great-grandchildren, Brittany (Ben) Williams, Haley Stewart, Briley Buchanan, Brenley Buchanan, Micaela Buchanan, Swan Buchanan, and Savannah Buchanan, as well as four great-great grandchildren, Nova, Saint, Everleigh, Jaxon, and Sloan along with nieces and nephews, Linda Bewley, Gary Bewley, Jardy (Helen) Bewley, Carroll (Anne) Bewley, and Brenda (Tom) Walbert.
We are, and will forever be grateful for Mahlah, Maklah and the entire Lile family for their immeasurable and unconditional love, care and support they provided to our sweet mom.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Bill” Underwood, parents, Will and Mae Bewley, siblings Floyd Bewley, Howard Bewley, Carlos Bewley, Clifford Bewley, Lee Raymond Bewley, and Virginia Plumlee, sisters-in-law, Lucille Underwood, Zelma Underwood and Betty Underwood, and sons-in-law, Terry Buchanan, and Marty Lile.
Maxene graduated from Temple Hill School in 1950. As Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. she retired after 27 years. As a very competitive athlete, she played “fast pitch” softball from 1951-1962. And “slow pitch” softball until retiring from sport in 1981.
In 1983. Maxene was inducted into the Kentucky Hall of Fame for her softball accomplishments in 2001, in honor of her lifelong accomplishments, and dedication to the sports community, it was proclaimed a sports field at Beaver Creek Park be named the “Maxene Underwood” field.
In 2009, Maxene was inducted into the Barren County Sports Hall of Fame, as well. She also had other interests. In 1951 Maxene competed in the “Miss Farmers RECC” beauty pageant. In that pageant she was named “Miss Farmers RECC” and moved on to the “Miss Kentucky Farmers RECC” pageant, where she was runner-up.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 3rd at A.F. Crow Funeral Home from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm, with graveside services to follow at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery conducted by Gary Bewley. A.F. Crow is honored to be entrusted with the care of Maxene Underwood. Please share your condolences with the family at www.crowfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Peden Family Cemetery Attn: Lottie Buffington 107 Green Hills Drive Glasgow, KY 42141, or Historic Morrison Park 2731 Tompkinsville Road Glasgow, KY 42141.