Sarah L Mayhew

Sarah Lorena Lord Mayhew passed away on April 3, 2020 four days before her 106th birthday at the Life Care Center of Jacksonville, FL. She was born in Rogers Hollow, NY on April 7, 1914. She was one of 10 children. Her husband Edwin T. Mayhew (Eddie) died in 1999. She is survived by her daughter Joyce Kruse, step-sons Ted Mayhew, and Patrick Mayhew(Helene). She is also survived by her grandchildren Kathy Flynn(Brian), John Kruse(Lyn), and Mark Kruse(Shasta). She has 9 great-grandchildren Duffy Flynn(Rachel), Jacqueline Flynn, Matthew Flynn, Johnny Kruse, Katie Larry(Will), Noah Kruse(Rachel), Phillip Kruse, Annie Kruse and Greyson Kruse. She has one great great-grandchild Kruse Larry.

Sarah (Sally as she was called by her family and friends) graduated from Bainbridge(NY) High School, Cobleskill Community College and Hairdresser School. Sally took the Dale Carnegie Course where she met her husband Eddie, a teacher and sponsor. Sally retired from hairdressing to help Eddie with his business. She was a pioneer in teaching the Dorothy Carnegie Course "Don't Grow Old Grow Up." Sally started taking art lessons at the age of 56 and shared her beautiful art work with family and friends for 40 years. She was quick to have a happy tune and a positive outlook. Sally never had a negative thing to say and inspired us with that outlook, even into 105 years of life. Her love of God and recognizing the beauty in everyday living will be missed by us all.

Due to these difficult times, we will have a celebration of Sally's life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Samaritan's Purse.