Mrs. Mae Mayes, age 72, of Lyons died Thursday afternoon July 19, 2018 at her residence after an extended illness.  Mae was a native and lifelong resident of Lyons.  She was last employed with Findley Management of Vidalia. Mae loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She also enjoyed reading and arts. She was 1964 graduate of Vidalia High School and was Baptist by Faith.

Mrs. Mae Mayes is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Anis Helms Spence; her brothers, Jim Spence, Frank Spence, and Milton Spence; and her grandson, Jordan Jackson.

Mrs. Mae Mayes is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert Mayes of Lyons; her daughter, Rhonda Jackson of Monroe; her son, Robbie Mayes of Lyons; three grandchildren, Skyler, Anna and Jonathan; two sisters, Dot Futch (Dwayne) of Brunswick and Patricia Jones of Rentz; and her brother, Lummie Spence of Vidalia.

Graveside Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Mayes will be held Saturday, July 21 2018 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens at 2:00 PM with Reverend Danny Zorn officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Odom Cemetery Fund C/O Delaine Mosely 1754 Hwy. 280 E. Lyons Ga. 30436 or Solace Hospice PO Box 180 Vidalia Ga. 30475.

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.