Mary Mayhue
Age - 89
November 29, 2023
Mary Jean Mayhue (Bayless/Wise) passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born to Mildred Chapel Bayless and Norman Lee Bayless in Littlefield, Texas, on February 19, 1934. Mary Jean graduated from Ada High School in 1952 and attended East Central University. She spent most of her life in Ada, Oklahoma, as a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother to a blended family of seven children, grandmother of seventeen grandchildren, and great-grandmother of twelve great-grandchildren. Mary Jean married "Tony" Walter Frank Wise in July of 1952, where they had a family of four children, Toni Jean, Tommy Leo, Teresa Lynn and Tammie Lou. Tony was tragically killed in an accident in 1964 leaving her with four children at the age of 29. Strong and resilient as she was, she purchased the well known Brown's Childrens Shop on Main Street which she operated for many years with her mother Mildred Bayless. In 1968, she married G. C. Mayhue, Jr. , prominent Ada attorney. G. C. had three children, Charles Dale, Catherine Ann and Richard Thomas, and together they became a beautifully blended family of seven. The four younger children along with his youngest, Rick, were adopted by both G. C. and Mary Jean and all became Mayhue. She experienced many years of fun and laughter raising, supporting, and celebrating her large family and watching the numbers increase. Mary Jean loved the community of Ada with old friends and new friends. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Oak Hills Golf and Country Club, a Lifetime member of Phi Theta Chapter of Chi Omega social sorority, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Mary Jean volunteered with Meals on Wheels, was President of the Auxiliary at Valley View Hospital, and greeted and cared for families with sick or hospitalized loved ones. She enjoyed Coffee and Music social clubs, and playing Bridge and MaJong with friends. Mary Jean and G. C. enjoyed traveling with close friends and finding a good golf course to experience along the way. Mary Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Norman Bayless, husband Tony Walter Frank Wise, husband G. C. Mayhue, Jr. , brother John Richard "Dick" Bayless and great-great-grandchild Wesley Banks. Mary Jean is survived by her brother Roger Norman Bayless, seven children, Charles D. Mayhue (Teresa), Catherine A. Blackburn, Richard T. Mayhue (Susi), Toni J. Kalan (John), Tommy L. Mayhue (Cindy), Teresa L. Scott (Barry) and Tammie L. Paris (Kenny). Seventeen grandchildren, Michelle Mayhue, Mason Mayhue (Amy), Megan Mayhue Sontag (Ritchie), Kim Saunders Corsoro (Anthony), Casey Saunders (Ally), Brie Mayhue Truett (Mark), Andrew Mayhue, Connor Mayhue, Oliver Kalan, Jack Kalan, Remi Kalan, Crystin Andeel Holley (Jarrod), Logan Mayhue, Addie Scott, Anna Beth Scott, Melanie Paris Shocklee (Joe) and Alex Paris. Twelve great-grandchildren, Garrett Abney (Morgan), Dalton Abney, Reed Sontag, Will Sontag, Barrett Sontag, Rachel Corsoro Williams (Jace), Christopher Corsoro, Chloe Saunders Banks (Chris), Elise Truett, Anna Truett, Carrie Truett, and Harlow Rose Holley. Mary Jean led a full life surrounded by her family who loved her very much. Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 2 at the First Presbyterian Church, 301 East Kings Road, Ada, with a reception following at 2:00 pm in Westminster Fellowship Center. To honor Mary Jean, the family requests donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the First Presbyterian Church at P. O. Box 56, Ada, OK 74821, or a charity of your choice. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Mary Jean Mayhue, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.Show more
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