She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Hilma Mayo; her second husband, Charles Gage; children, David Mayo, Sandra Mayo, and Shelia Mayo; grandchildren, Donald Sullivan, Sean Mayo, and Karen Mayo; great-granddaughter, Autumn Sullivan; and seven brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her children: Ronnie and wife Yvonne Mayo, Terry and wife Debbie Mayo, and Angie Hawkins Nichols; daughter-in-law, Debria Mayo; sister-in-law, Dottie Mixon; and many cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
Lillie’s greatest source of strength was her faith in Jesus Christ. She lived each day with a servant’s heart, caring for others with love and kindness. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her love of cats and dogs, her joy in decorating with Christmas lights, and her gift of cooking meals that brought people together. Her intelligence, feisty spirit, and strong will were matched only by her compassion and generosity.
Services will be held on Friday, September 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Eubank Funeral Home in Mabank, Texas. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 11, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Eubank Funeral Home in Mabank, Texas.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice of East Texas for their compassionate care and support during her final days.
Her love, faith, and legacy will live on in all who knew and loved her.
