(Leago, Baker)
March 3, 1927-December 27, 2020
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, at 8:19 a.m., Virginia Mayfield, child of God, stepped into glory and met her savior face to face, at the age of 93.
Virginia was born on March 3, 1927 in Crockett, TX to Willie Lloyd and Vallie Bell Hall. She graduated from Reagan High School in 1944. In 1945, she was married to Joseph (Joe) Leago, with whom she raised her two children, Anthony (Tony) Leago and Jennifer (Jenny) Leago. During her adult life, besides being a wife and mother, she owned many small businesses. Eventually working for, and retiring from, her son’s company.
For many years, Virginia (better known as MeMaw) lived with her daughter and grandchildren until meeting and marrying her late husband, Vernon Mayfield. They married in 1999 at the ages of 72 and 76 and remained married until Vernon’s passing in 2016.
The most important thing about Virginia was that she loved the Lord. If the church was open, she was there. She taught Sunday school, she gave of her time and money, and she sang loud enough for everyone in the church to hear her joyful noise! She loved music and singing and would sit at her piano and play songs by ear. Virginia loved to work in the yard, clean out gutters, and fuss at her grandkids for not being out there to help! She had perfect posture, was always impeccably dressed, visited the beauty shop every Friday, and didn’t leave the house without her “face on”. She was feisty, always said exactly what was on her mind, and was funny in her own serious kind of way. She was deeply loved by every single person who had the great pleasure of knowing her!
Virginia spent the last seven-plus years of her life being cared for at Windsor Houston. Her family would like to thank the faculty and staff who cared for her in the most kind and loving way.
Virginia was preceded in death by parents Lloyd and Vallie, husband Vernon, sister Joyce Hall and brother-in-law Greer Hall. She is survived by son Tony and his wife Yvonne Leago, daughter Jenny Leago, and “second” daughter Lori Ann Bender; brother William (Billy) and his wife Janice Hall; grandchildren Lisa Leago Long, Kevin Leago, Angela Prichard, Melissa and her husband Jay Woolley, and Michael and his wife Tiffany Bouska; great-grandchildren Joshua, Corey, Hunter, Harrison, Haley, Brodie, Lauryn, Madyson, Kora, Brady, Chloe, and Kayla; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Pat H. Foley funeral home from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Pat H. Foley at 10 a.m., with a graveside ceremony to follow at Forest Park Lawndale. The family would appreciate your presence at the luncheon to follow, which will be held at the Houston Police Officer’s Union.
Pat H. Foley: 1200 W. 34th St. Houston 77018
Forest Park Lawndale: 6900 Lawndale St. Houston 77023
Houston Police Officer’s Union: 1600 State St. Houston 77007
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