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Age 90 of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born June 02, 1935, in Jellico, Tennessee.
Mae is preceded in death by:
Son: Kenneth Powers
Father: Walter Ayers
Mother: Maudie (Carroll) Ayers
Brothers: Don Ayers, James Ayers
Sisters: Martha Ayers, Juanita Bray & husband George, Bessie White & husband Walter
She is survived by:
Son: Larry Smith
Daughters: Kimberly Burns & husband David, Melissa Valentine & husband Joe
Grandchildren: Heather, Jamie, Elyse, Mercedes, Daniel, Dalton, Davey & Hayden
Several Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Eloise Ayers
Special Nephew: Roger Ayers & wife Shirley
A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn her passing.
The family will receive friends: 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services at 4 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. Ray Landes & Rev. Scott Landes
Burial: to follow in the Douglas Cemetery (Crouches Creek)
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Campbell County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 122, Jacksboro, TN 37757.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements. "Your Family Funeral Home"
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