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Life’s Reflections
Wendell Thomas Mayo-Anderson was born on January 9, 1957, to the late Rozelle Anderson and Sam Ever Mayo-Christopher. Wendell accepted Christ at an early age at Gray’s Creek Baptist Church. He attended Fields Elementary School and was the first African American to attend Oakland Elementary School in Oakland, Tennesse. Wendell later graduated from Fayette Ware High School and, after graduation, joined the United States Marines and completed his service with an Honorable Discharge. Wendell was a budding entrepreneur opening Bubba’s BBQ; he also had desires to serve his community in Running for Mayor of his community. Mr. Mayo was in law enforcement.
In Wendell’s passing, he leaves a faithful and loving wife, Karol Faye Mayo, of forty-four years. He is survived by a loving daughter, Adrienne Katrice Mayo (Elma Mayo-Jones), Two Sons, Steven R. Wilder, and Tamar Mayo, and A brother-in-love Cory Rooks. He also leaves his mother, Sam Ever Christopher, Stepfather, Raymond Christopher, and Four Sisters (Audrey, Rozzie, Daphne, and Dionne). Three Brothers (Jeffrey, Jaimie, and Al). Along with a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and his cousin/brother Michael Rayner.
Wendell passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.
Order of Celebration
Friday, August 25, 2023
11:00 A.M.
Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.
3320 Millbranch Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Reverend Brenda Clark, Officiating Reverend Steven R. Wilder, Eulogist
Processional.................................................................Pastor Patrick Tucker
Scripture Reading
The Old Testament..................................Reverend Daryl Grandberry
The New Testament..............................Reverend Edward W. Luckett
Prayer........................................................................Reverend Brenda Clark
Musical Selection.......................................................Mrs. Charlotte Maclin
Expressions of Love (Respectfully, Three Minutes Please) Family & Friends
Words of Encouragement............................................Reverend Wiley Harris
Musical Selection.......................................................Mrs. Charlotte Maclin
Acknowledgements
Eulogy..................................................................Reverend Steven R. Wilder
Recessional
I am grateful that i had the opportunity to spend time with you these past few weeks. It was hard to watch you slip away, but I am at peace that you are no longer suffering. Love you always.
“Bubba’s Daughter”
