Myrtle Ann Gilbert Mayo entered this world on January 13,1948, as a blessing to the late Alleane McQueen and Eddie Gilbert  Jr. in Jasper, Texas.

She was introduced to God's love at an early age. She was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Hemphill. She continued her walk with Christ faithfully.

Myrtle was a proud graduate of J H Rowe High School class of 1966. She continued her education at Angelina College completing her associate's degree. Her passion was providing care for others. She entered the medical field providing home health care for many until she later retired.

She enjoyed spending her extra time reading, working on puzzles, traveling and spending quality time with family and friends. She also enjoyed the pleasures of being a grandmother and great grandmother.

Myrtle was proceeded in death by her parents, Eddie and Alleane Gilbert; brothers, Carl Gilbert and Darrell Gilbert; grandchildren, DeKendrick Adams and Denesya Hartsfield.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her husband, Michael Mayo; daughters, Tina (Virgil) Adams, Elizabeth (Mike) Minnis and Kimberly Moore; sons, Reggie (Kontina) Adams and Anthony Adams; bonus son, Jonathan Mayo, Jarvis Mayo and Jarred Mayo; sisters, Mary Beth (Joe Clyde Sr.) Adams; Debbie (Jack) Norman and Letha Gilbert White; brothers, Joe (Freda) Gilbert, Steve Gilbert, Eddie B. Gilbert and Martin Gilbert; 26 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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