Elizabeth Nettles Mayo

Carrie Elizabeth Nettles Mayo went home to be with her Lord on January 4, 2012 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 102. She was the daughter of Stephen Joseph and Nancy Elizabeth Dollie Smith Nettles of Livingston, Texas and very proud to be a fourth generation Texan. She attended Stephen F. Austin State University and later taught at Grace Hill School. She married the love of her life, Luther Mayo, on July 14, 1931. They made their home in Pasadena until Luther retired from Sinclair Oil Company and they returned to live in Livingston. They were faithful Christians and enjoyed being active in Memorial Baptist Church in Pasadena and Central Baptist Church in Livingston. She is survived by her and Luthers two sons, Reggie Mayo and wife, Patsy, of Farmers Branch and M. L. Mayo and wife, Nan, of Pasadena. Grandma leaves to cherish her memory 6 loved and adored grandchildren Teri Mayo Lewis and Billy Hal Mayo Sharon Mayo Kelli Mayo Wesley and Robert Matt Mayo and Shannon and Brock Mayo and Paige. She is also survived by her much loved greatgrandchildren Ryan, Tyler and Raney Wesley Emily and Addison Mayo and Lane Mayo. She is also survived by the children and grandchildren of her beloved siblings, who knew her as Aunt Lizzie. Her husband, Luther, preceded her in death on August 31, 1987 after they had celebrated 56 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father and all of her siblings Smith Nettles, Iris Lunsford, Joe Sherman Nettles, Lois Sherrill and Clyde Jimbo Nettles.
For her family, she will always be that beautiful example of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31, whose children rise up and call her a blessing She will be missed by her family and friends. A celebration of Elizabeths Life will begin at 11am Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Pace Funeral Home with Rev. Butch Thompson officiating. Interment to follow at Nettles Cemetery in Livingston. To send your Condolence go to www.pacefuneral.com