So sorry for your loss and I just hate that I missed the funeral. Your family has always meant alot to me and growing up at Faith and then later on hanging out as teenagers will always be cherished memories. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. I know how hard it is to lose a father, especially one as special as Mayford. One more angel to watch over us all. Take care and God bless.

I will miss you Daddy! I was blessed to have you as my Dad! You instilled in me since I can remember the love of Jesus Christ! You were an inspiration of Faith to me! No words can describe the emptiness I feel without you here! Have you told anyone in Heaven yet our secret? Mine is still bigger! LOVE YOU!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Thoughts and prayers for you from Carolyn Lowe, Peggy Blevins and Charlie Isenberg from JCPenney.  He always lightened up our day when he visited.

Praying for peace and comfort for you Chris and Sonja during this time of sorrow.

My thoughts & Prayers today, Uncle Mayford was was such a sweet, kind, goodhearted person who will be missed dearly. I'll cherish the memories in my heart...

Mayford, I won't ever forget you!  You and Chris have meant so much to my family over the years.  Chris, if you need anything at all please let me know.  I will be praying for you and Sonja.

Mayford was such a sweet man. He will be missed!! Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.

Mayford was dearly loved!!  He will be missed. We love you Chris!! Thinking of you with love.       David and Sherry Coley

God will give you the strength to get through! Cherish the memories!!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Deepest Sympathies to the family. Mayford was such a nice man & I know will be missed.  Jackie Raley

Heaven is rejoicing and what precious memories you all have. Love and prayers.

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sonja, I'm so sorry for you loss but we know he is celebrating in the arms of Jesus in heaven and someday you'll see him again. It's still hard because you'll miss him but it will get a little easier as time goes by.  If you need anything, let me know.  God Bless.

Our loss but Heavens gain!! He will be missed but those who have accepted Jesus as their savior WILL meet him again! I love your family with all my heart. I will do anything you need. ((Hugs))

Sonya sorry to hear about your Dad you and your family are in my prayers....

Mayford was such a pleasure to be around, always wore a smile. Our prayers are with his family.

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

So very sorry to hear of your families loss, Sonja. I know how special Daddys are! Sent with much love! Praying GOD will wrap each of you in HIS arms.

OBITUARY

Mayford Allen Mendenhall

March 30, 1938 – November 27, 2014

Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

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