Lessie Mae Mayes, 84, of Mt. Erie, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.
Lessie was born January 2, 1937 at Stafford, Ohio to Roy and Edith (VanDyne) Vanfossen, Sr. She married Raymond Mayes, Jr. November 22, 1953, at Fairfield, Illinois and he preceded her in death July 23, 1997.
Lessie retired from Champion Laboratories in West Salem and, also owned and operated Mt. Erie Furniture Mart for many years. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her friends.
Lessie is survived by two daughters Peggy Mayes and Vicki (Dave) Tomblinson both of West Salem, Illinois; two sons Michael (Sharon) Mayes of Makanda, Illinois and Martin Mayes of Mt. Erie, Illinois; and one brother David (Ruth Ann) Vanfossen of Godfrey, Illinois. Also surviving are six grandchildren Chad (Lynnia) Mayes, Jason (Jennifer) Mayes, Kaleb (Kourtney Dixon) Whetstone, Lauren (Jeremy) Givens, Shauna Tomblinson and Travis Harris; eight great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Raymond Mayes, Jr. and son Steve Mayes, sister Marilyn Johnston and a brother Roy Vanfossen, Jr.
Per her wishes, cremation was accorded, and a private family service will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.
Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, Illinois