Susan Mayfield

Susan Duquette Mayfield

Jackson

Susan Duquette Mayfield, 67, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Covenant Presbyterian Church with visitation beginning at 12 Noon. Susan was born in Somerville, TN, the daughter of the late Henry and Sue Duquette. A long time resident of Jackson, she was a graduate of Millsaps College where she earned her degree in Music. She was a faithful and active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where she both sang in the choir and served as the handbell choir director. Susan was a former member of the Jackson Academy Board of Directors and the Band Boosters. She gave of her time generously by teaching special education in her volunteer work with Goodwill as well as assisting in the planning and execution of the Mississippi Children's Museum. Susan loved teaching others to appreciate music and was currently teaching piano to numerous students. She was also an accomplished pastel artist. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and will be most remembered as a loving wife, beloved mother, a cherished grandmother, a devoted sister and friend. She is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Dr. William C. Mayfield, Jr of Jackson; son, Dr. William C. Mayfield, III and his wife, Julie of Brentwood, TN; son, Dr. Nicholas D. Mayfield and his wife Tanya of Columbus, GA; son, Alexander H. Mayfield and wife Jenny of Zachary, LA; 10 grandchildren; sister, Helen Terry and husband Gordon of Oakland, TN; sister, Amelia Duquette of Inman, SC; sister, Frances Davis and husband Tommy of Inman, SC and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Memorials may be made in memory of Susan to the Mississippi Children's Museum, Post Office Box 55409, Jackson, Mississippi 39296