VIRGINIA CUNNINGHAM MAYER

Virginia Cunningham Mayer, 96, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2015 with family by her side. Known affectionately as "Nonnie" by her family and friends, she spent the majority of her life in Memphis, but was born in Booneville, MS on October 30, 1918. She worked at Madison Cadillac for 26 years prior to her retirement. Nonnie was the widow of Howard J. Mayer, and was preceded in death by her daughter Barbara Mayer Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Mayer Mankey, seven grandchildren, Deborah Flettrich (Erik), Wils Davis IV, Ginger Kirkpatrick (Shane), Elizabeth Woodmansee (Woody), Elaine Stroud (Otis), Ellen Flynn (Lance), Elise Woodmansee (Mark), and 12 great-grandchildren. Nonnie was full of life. She was loving, generous, strong-willed, and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, and entertaining. She was especially known for her homemade ravioli and Christmas eggnog. Her company was truly enjoyed by friends of all ages. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 6 at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials in her honor be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.