Barbara Mayo
Age - 66
November 15, 2023
Barbara Ann Lore Mayo, 66, of Wilmette, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara Lore was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Raymond and Dorothy Lore. The family moved to Brookfield, Wisconsin where Barb attended St. Dominic's Catholic School and later Brookfield East High School. She was active in cheerleading, gymnastics, and Scouts.
After a year at the University of Wisconsin Waukesha, she continued her education at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where she met her future husband, Kelly Mayo. They were married August 19, 1978, and moved to Seattle, Washington, where Barbara obtained her B. A. in Psychology. While in Seattle, she began working with the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, work she continued in San Diego and later in Chicago. She was extremely proud of her efforts on behalf of workers in the hospitality industry.
She volunteered with many organizations and charities throughout her life, including sewing projects benefiting children around the world and serving young children as a court-appointed special advocate with CASA of Cook County. She enjoyed writing and learning from her writing group, loved jigsaw puzzles (500 piece only!), word games, and decorating cookies.
Barb raised a beautiful family in Wilmette, Illinois, and being an amazing mom was the truest joy of her life. Barb and Kelly maintained a second home in Oconto, Wisconsin on Green Bay, and she loved to spend time at her "lake house". In later years, Barb enjoyed entering many wonderful projects into the Oconto County Fair, and her big events of every year were the fair, Halloween, and decorating her annually themed Christmas tree.
Barb was incredibly giving of herself. She was a "people person" and had many wonderful friends in her life. She had a warm kindness and a great, but sometimes wicked, sense of humor!
Barbara is survived by her husband Kelly and her three sons and daughter-in-law: David and Brenda (Olson) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Vincent of Evanston, Illinois, and Lucas of Wilmette, Illinois. In addition, she is survived by a beloved sister, Lisa (Lore) Greco and brother-in-law Tom Greco of Brookfield, Wisconsin. She leaves behind many additional loved ones, including cousins, nieces, and nephews, as well as many dear friends.
Following a visitation at Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 18, 2023, her family invites you to stay for a celebration of Barbara's life at 1:00 pm. Barb wished that any donations be made to CASA of Cook County (https://casacookcounty. org).
With eternal love for our wife, mother, sister, and friend.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. WmScottFuneralHome. com for the Lore Mayo family.Show more
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