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Audrey Wright Mayhew

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J.B. Tallent Funeral Service & Crematory

1937 North Sharon Amity Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Audrey Mayhew Obituary

Audrey Wright Mayhew MINT HILL - Audrey Wright Mayhew, of Mint Hill, departed this life to join her husband Pete, and they now dance among the stars. She was born January 31, 1924 in Peoria, IL, daughter of the late Myrtle and Glenn Wright. She served in the Women's Air Corps during WWII. After she was honorably discharged a Sergeant, she met and married L. P. Mayhew and they remained married for over 50 years and cultivated many deep, enduring friendships. They successfully operated Mayhew Electric Company for many years and were well respected among their peers. She had a keen mind for taxes and finances and was quick to offer "unsolicited" advice. To anyone that knew her, she could be a force of nature unparalleled in determination and dedication to her friends and family always extending a helping hand to those who might be disenfranchised or downtrodden. She never shrank back in the face of adversity and stood strong in her beliefs no matter who she pissed off. She was active in the community and in politics. She was the first woman to run for City Council in Charlotte in the '60s. After moving out to Mint Hill in 1965 she served on the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners from 1973 to 1977, later running for Mayor many times and always against an incumbent. Not satisfied she re-focused her efforts in bids for County Commission. She was Chairman of the Southern Piedmont Hospital Advisory Board, a member of the North Carolina Small Business Council, a member of the Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Management Advisory Board, and a member of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Republican Women's Club. She was also Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Adjustment and a member for 6 years. She left us to rejoin her husband, her precious granddaughter Stephanie, and Stephanie's two beautiful children, Rachael and Laura; her sisters Doris, Joanne and Jeanne; Roy and Susan Bell, Sharon Wheeler, Dave Livingston and a throng of friends. While all of them are keenly missed, they're all having a big time now. Survivors include her two daughters Virginia and Paula, Daddy's baby sister Becky, sister Shirley and her husband Tom, and many nieces and nephews (who were all terrified of her). A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at J.B. Tallent Funeral Service, 1937 Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte, NC. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors, ASPCA, The Mayhew Animal Home in England, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 6, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Audrey Mayhew

17 Entries

Bibee

January 1, 2014

Pula sure would love hearing from you. I don't get out anymore so can't come out to visit you but would love a phone call. Zekey and I talk about you and your Mom, Dad and Peggy often. You all were a special experience in our lives and one we can never forget. Please email me if you can't call. We would like an update on YOU.

Lauren Greenberg

January 8, 2013

Paula,
You're a rock, tried and true, and incredibly dependable. I am so thankful to have met you 5 years ago and to have discovered what a truly amazing woman you are. We are so sorry about your mom, but are confident she is in a better place and thrilled that she is reunited with your dad. Sending lots of love your way.

January 8, 2013

Paula,I must say my brothers and I were very lucky to have Audrey as an aunt. I had so many wonderful times when we came down to visit you allll. My heart goes out to you and Jenny.

Love, Brad and Susan Kromphardt

January 8, 2013

so sorry to hear about the loss,Paula,my thoughts are with you

Patsy Starnes

January 7, 2013

Paula,

I am verry sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful Mom. I have so many memories of her, you & all of the wonderful times we shared growing up together. I am thankful she has now gone home with her Heavenly Father & dancing with your Dad. I love you!

January 7, 2013

Sorry to hear this.. I am worried about my dad, just a matter months, according to the doctors. She was a tough old bird.. like a drill sergeant when we were kids but Pete was so calm.

January 7, 2013

Fine lady, she will be with my mother, Mildred Greene. Becky Lambert

Michael Arrington

January 7, 2013

Paula, I am proud of the woman you became and Pete and Audrey brought your spirit into this world, for now she is reunited forever with all of her loved ones. I smile because you and I share something special and a prayer came to be. Love you Paula, the one and only. Later Mrs.Audrey, save me a seat and a dance.

Susie Cruse

January 7, 2013

Dear Paula and family, So very sorry about your mother. She obviously live a full filling and busy life. More women should be like her. Now as you say Paula, she is dancing with your dad. Thinking and praying for you.Susie Cruse

January 7, 2013

Paula, words do not come easily when I think of your loss. I love you. ~Mindy

Sue Sellers

January 7, 2013

Oh, we wish we could take away the hurt. Audrey always told me we were born too early. She did so much for so many including us. Pete was waiting for her and probably asked her why she took so long. Our prayers are with all. Love, Sue and John Sellers

January 6, 2013

Paula - We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Audrey's passing. As you said, she is now dancing in heaven with Pete. She was a wonderful woman. I'll never forget the fun we had when we came to visit her. We had many talks and she was great with her advice. She will be sadly missed, but I know she is happy now to be with your daddy again. Our thoughts are with you. Eva and Kirk.

Johnny Presson

January 6, 2013

Paula,

I am sorry for you and your family's loss of your mother....She did live a full life... My prayers are certainly with you and the family.

January 6, 2013

Wow she would have loved all you said and how true each word was. I loved your mom and you more than you will ever know. Thank God she is dancing with your dad and we don't have a worry in the world because there has not been a moment in time that you were not there for both your mom or your dad. I love you. Pam Thompson Charlotte, NC

Dianne Starnes Watts

January 6, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Barbara Gammon

January 6, 2013

Paula you wrote a masterpiece in describing your fearless Mom. Not since Annie Oakley has there been a woman like her. She didn't just wish for something she made it happen. Built her own beautiful home from stem to stern, even washing the workers' discarded tee shirts after a extra rough painting and plastering day...and used them for cleanup rags. She was a born leader and all of us were her devoted followers. If you ever have a doubt in miracles take a tour through Mayhew-Forrest Development in Mint Hill...our gal laid the walks, painted the curb trim, and spit polished her dream home. Everyone knew and loved Audrey..at every eateria in Mint Hill and Matthews. She knew the hurts of every waitperson, and gave many, myself among them, 'right on' advice on everything from changing a tire to growing our incomes. Audrey should have been the First Female US President, which she could have handled with her eyes closed. You just watch and see...things will start to shape up now that our Gal is up there running things..or at least making suggestions to her fellow Angels. I am already feeling more secure..Miss you Taxes as I called her because she did ours for us for years. Don't be too rough up there..give Pete and Peggy our love, Zekey and Bibee.

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