Estella Fleming

Mayo

On the morning of March 21, 2016, at 12:24 AM, Mrs. Estella Fleming Mayo, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home, located on 177 Walter Mayo Glen (Lake Jeffery Rd.) of Lake City, FL. Mrs. Mayo was comforted by her loving daughter Virginia Mayo, loving son Jessie Mayo, and loving granddaughter Erica Mayo during this time. Mrs. Estella Fleming Mayo was 99 years old. Mrs. Estella Fleming Mayo was born in Suwannee County, Florida on July 21, 1916. She was the twelfth of thirteen children born to the late Mr. Frank Fleming and Mrs. Florence Davis. She was converted at an early age at Little Baptist Church, now known as Philadelphia Baptist Church. She received her education in the public school system of Suwannee County. On March 12, 1933 she was united in holy matrimony to the late Walter King Mayo. This union was blessed with twenty-one children. Four preceded her in death, two new born babies, baby Herbert Mayo (1943), and Hattie L. Mayo-Plummer (1973). One loyal and faithful son-in-law, Ralph Plummer (deceased, 1973). Mrs. Estella Mayo was a proud mother and an excellent provider for her family. Mrs. Mayo loved being with her children and grandchildren.Mrs. Estella Mayo was a housewife and she was also a cafeteria worker for Eastside Elementary School, where she was employed for 22 years before retiring in the late 80s. She also harvested many crops alongside her husband, Mr. Walter King Mayo. Mrs. Mayo was preceded in death by: Husband, Walter King Mayo (1995), six sisters - Mrs. Julia Fleming, Mrs. Beatrice Fleming, Mrs. Alise Ivory, Mrs. Reather Fleming, Mrs. Florrie Grigger (all of Lake City, FL), six brothers Mr. Thomas Fleming, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Mr. Victor Fleming, St. Petersburg, FL, Mr. Frank (buddy) Fleming, Lake City, FL, Mr. Crawford Fleming, Lake City, FL, Mr. Bisby Fleming, Lake City, FL, Mr. Caesar Fleming, Lake City, FL.Mrs. Mayos grandparents were Laura and Wiley Davis (mothers parents) and Amelia and Twig Fleming (fathers parents). Mrs. Mayo leaves behind: Nine sons: Walter Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Albert King (wife Thera, deceased) of Miami, FL, Earl (wife Evelyn), Ernest (wife Susie, deceased) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Freddie (wife Sharonda), Ricky, John, Henry, and Jessie Mayo all of Lake City, FL. Eight daughters: Mamie Allen, Mayola Robinson (husband Norman), Leola, Rosa L. Saulsby of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Estella Fox (husband Lazarus, deceased) of Miami, FL, Queen Taylor-Dottin (husband Willie, deceased), Annie Mae Roberson (husband Walter, deceased), Virginia of Lake City, FL. A host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and close friends. Special Recognition and a Special Thanks to be giving to a devoted and dedicated daughter Virginia Mayo, son Jessie Mayo, granddaughter Erica Mayo, and grandson Ricky Mayo. The entire family would like to thank you for the abundant kindness, love, care, and concern you provided to Mom. She could not have received better care in the past 10 years as you all went above and beyond in caring for our Mom. You are truly remarkable and did a tremendous job in the caregiving of Mom. To Virginia, words will never express how much we love you and appreciate your dedication from the beginning stepping in and leading the way in providing care when Mom reached a point to where she could no longer do things for herself. To Jessie, thank you for giving so much care and attention to Mom and we appreciate you staying at home to make certain nothing went wrong with Mom overnight, your dedication is much appreciated. To our nephew and niece, Ricky and Erica, thank you for pitching in and giving Virginia and Jessie a helping hand and understanding that they and Mom needed love and support just as Mom showed you two. The entire family would like to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude for the support you all granted Mom over the past 10 years. Thank you!Thanks and appreciation to Dr. Tommy Randolph, Haven Hospice, our granddaughter Nurse Annette Tunsil, Annie Mae Roberson, and Nurse Gail Griffis. -