God sent his Angels to carry our beloved mother and grandmother Jaunita Mays, 88 of Alkol home to be with Him on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her son Lakin Mays and beloved husband Sam H. Mays, parents Charlie and Hermie King, sisters Betty Jo Pauley and Evelyn Hundley.
Jaunita was one of the founders and charter member of Bride of Christ Baptist Church at South Charleston, and was a retired cook with 20 years service for the Lincoln County School System.
She is survived by her daughters; Jackie Sue (William “Fred”) Garnes, Vanessa Gale Young all of Alkol, grandchildren; Adam D. Hill, partner (Michael Hueston) of Washington, DC, Samuel L. Hill (Crystal) of Alkol, and Donna S. Anderson (Paul) of Seattle, WA, great-grandchildren; Jeremiah and Hailey Hill of Alkol, Jessica S. Kyle of Oklahoma City, OK, sisters; Anne Pauley of Dunbar, Wanda (Lester) Bledsoe of Ashville, NC, brothers; Dempsey (Betty) King of Port St. Lucie, FL and Larry (Patty) King of Garretts Bend.
Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 20 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Chaplain Terry Yahr officiating and a eulogy given by Adam D. Hill. Burial will follow at the Mays Family Cemetery at Alkol. Family and friends will gather from 4 to 6 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Kanawha Hospice for all their loving care and compassion given to mom and also special thanks to Heather, Libby, Mary, Ashley and Chaplain Terry Yahr, and the staff of Curry Funeral Home.
Sending our thoughts and prayers as you face this difficult time of loss. Heaven has gained an angel but our lives have been left with a void. Words and actions can not ease the loss you feel but may God give you strength and courage today and always. Todd, Christie, Cody & Tyler Bledsoe
Juanita was a kind-hearted, gracious woman who loved her family dearly. She was so special to our Granny, Evelyn, and we know they are together in heaven smiling and laughing. Our thoughts are with you all.