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Alpha MAYS Obituary

MAYS, Alpha Todd January 12, 1915 - August 5, 2011. Born in Middleburg, TN, the eleventh of twelve children born to Martha Ann and Joseph Henry Todd. Preceded in death by all her siblings and husband of 70 years, Houston B. Mays. Survived by daughter, Ann (George) Reynolds; sons, Bob (Margo), Houston L. (Glenda), James L. (Norma); seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. An active member of First Baptist Church, Goodlettsville for approximately 60 years, she loved her church family and enjoyed knitting, music, flowers and vegetable gardening, often sharing the fruits of her labor with friends and neighbors. Pallbearers include Jacob Meadows, John Hancock; Randy Norris, Matthew and Alex Deshler, David Elkins, and Howard Todd. Honorary Pallbearers are members of Keenagers Sunday School Class. Special thanks to caregivers, Sherry Morales, Kendra Hinton, Kristie Stone, Kimber Turner and Hospice staff at St. Thomas. Visitation 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Goodlettsville First Baptist - Youth Missions. COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, (615) 859-5231.

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Published by The Tennessean on Aug. 7, 2011.

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August 12, 2011

Ms Alpha was a fine lady and neighbor. We were truly amazed at her energy. We often said she could out work us any day of the week.
Cindy Brinkley & Connie Paysinger

August 8, 2011

Mom loved the Lord and her children. She was a loving, kind lady.
Your family will remain in my prayers.
Pat Sheldon Mays Brooks

August 7, 2011

My sincere sympathy to Alpha Todd Mays' daughter and loving caregiver Ann Reynolds and husband George, as well as Blessings to all the family!

C. Joseph Ladd

Jean Ingram

August 7, 2011

Alpha Mays was a true Christian lady and loved the Lord and practiced her belief. She was a geat friend to me and my family and will be greatly missed.

August 7, 2011

To the Mayes Family:
Your Mother was a dear friend to all of us but especially to my Mother and Sister when they were ill.
My heart goes out to all of you as I extend my love and sincere sympathy.
Becky Hardcastle Howard

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