Bernina Wray Mayo was born November 6, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Johnnie and Ivie Jo (Fisher) Smith and passed away peacefully at her home on October 9, 2023. She was loving wife and mother to her family. Being a grandmother is one of her greatest joys and accomplishments. Taking care of the common wild animals,tending to plants in her garden, visiting museums, going to plays, garage-sales or clearance racks at the shopping malls were some of her favorite things to do. Being the wife to her husband Jack was her honor and loving him was the most simple act of love in her life. They both shared their love for nature.
Bee was the nick name our father gave her; friends called her Bernie.
Bernina was knowledgeable and intelligent in many aspects of education in nature. There were not many questions you could ask about nature that she would not have a detailed answer to. Her ability to tell a story or relive an experience was an experience itself. The changing seasons that brought cooler weather,to include the holidays,was her favorite time of the year. She loved giving gifts more than receiving them.
As an only child, her passion was dancing ,and she became a fluent ball room dancer. Though she could not dance on earth the way she wanted to, she now dances in heaven with her loved ones.
Her legacy was of love. She wanted everyone to know that love never dies. You’re left with memories in your heart of her to carry forever.
Bernina is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Jack Mayo; son, James and wife, Joanna and their daughter, Jorydn; daughter, Diana and husband, Christopher and their children, Alex, Faith, Roman and Makenna. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Ivie Smith.
Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo with burial following at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery at 1:00pm. Visitation will begin at 10:00am.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crespofuneralhomebroadway.com for the Mayo family.
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