Nell Rose Gibson Mays

Nell Mays Obituary

Mrs. Nell Rose Gibson Mays, 87, of 247 Mountain Hill Road, Danville, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Danville Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. Mrs. Mays was born in North Carolina on August 25, 1921, a daughter of the late William Thomas Gibson and Nettie Gibson. Mrs. Mays was a very involved member of Floral Hills United Methodist Church. She was married for 67 years to the late Charles William "Billy" Mays who died March 27, 2006. Besides her parents and her husband she was predeceased by a son, Charles Dennison "Denny" Mays and a grandson, Charles Walden Mays. Mrs. Mays was in business with her husband and ran Mays' Amoco Station and Grocery for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Kay M. Bristol and her husband, George R. Bristol of Boones Mills, Va.; a daughter-in-law, Hope Mays; three grandchildren, Leigh Ellen Rodriguez, Emily Bristol Hulsman, Charles Burrage Bristol; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ronald Gibson of San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. from Floral Hills United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Joey Faucette officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. and at other times will be the residence, 247 Mountain Hill Road. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Mays family. www.townesfuneral home.com

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Nell Mays

6 Entries

Margie Holland

February 2, 2009

Two of the most wonderful people, Billy and Nell Rose are together and happy once again. Two wonderful people that were so nice to me and my family as we grew up. Deepest sympathy to Kay and all the family.

Tammy Parrish-Lacks

January 29, 2009

I am sorry to hear Nell Rose passed away. She used to baby sit me when I was a child. Very sweet lady. Now she and billy can be together forever. Such love between no better people in THIS world. By the way I am Florence Gauldin's grand daughter.

Gary Herndon

January 28, 2009

Kay and Dick,
I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Mays passing. I enjoyed her vibrant spirit and conversation. My late wife Carolyn was always very fond of her.

Dennis & Martha Marshall Booth & Family

January 28, 2009

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 1998-2009

Karen (Pruitt) Riano

January 28, 2009

When I was a child, I visited my grandparents (Mr. & Mrs. Howell Pace) who lived near the Mays' station/store. All of us grandchildren knew the names "Billy and Nell Rose Mays" because that's where we went to get a treat. Such fond memories of very nice people! Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Cynthia Wilson Guill

January 28, 2009

It is with much sadness that I read of Nell Rose's death and on behalf of my mother, Mattie Wilson (and the late Bud Wilson), and myself, we all certainly want to extend our deepest sympathy to Kay and the family. An abundance of great memories fill my heart as I think of the many years of friendship. Thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time.

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