We are sad to announce the passing of Florence Mayes of Edmonton on Saturday, June 4, 2022, age 85 years.
She is survived by 4 devoted children, 5 amazing grandchildren, and 2 precious great grandchildren: son Darrell Mayes and his son Kole; daughter Cindy (Jerry) Burke; son Trevon (Sandra) Mayes and their sons Dakota and Dawson; daughter Debi (Greg) Pagee and their daughters: Melissa (Evan) MacDormand and Jessica (Jeff) Alberda; and Jessica and Jeff’s sons: Everett and Jonah. Flo is also survived by her brothers: Alex and Arthur and her beloved sister Dorothy, all of Winnipeg, and many nieces and nephews including a large and devoted contingent also back in Winnipeg.
Predeceased by her beloved husband John in 2009, by their infant daughter Sheila Joanne Mayes in 1958, and by Flo’s brother Gordie in 2021.
Flo was born in 1936 and raised in the Winnipeg area. She and John came to Alberta in 1957 and established their home and family here in Edmonton.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 am at North Edmonton Christian Fellowship, 9004 153 Ave NW, Edmonton, officiated by former Pastor Donna Cross, a longtime friend of the Mayes family. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 16102 Fort Road NW, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Florence can be made to any children’s charity.
Serenity Funeral Service
North Central Chapel
10129 Princess Elizabeth Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
780-477-7500
Tribute wall - a place to share your memories and condolences
Carol Bishop
So sorry to read this sad news, Trevon. My sympathies to you and your family. C.
Shari-Lynn Lane
Big hugs and sincere condolences. Knowing Auntie Flo’s big heart, she has probably caught up with Madeline to see if she’s okay. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elaine McGregor
Dearest Trevon and family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mum. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
Sending loads of love and hugs
Elaine McGregor x
John McCrae
Darrell, Cindy Debi and Trevon. To all of you and your loved ones, please know that you are in our thoughts. I have such precious memories of your Mom – she was very special, but then you all know that. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. John & Lori McCrae and family.
Kelly Stafeckis
Our heart felt condolences to the entire Mayes family and families that were blessed to know her. My dear aunty Flo.
Kelly Stafeckis & Family