Elizabeth Ann Mayle

On June 4, 2024, Jesus took home Elizabeth (Newman) Mayle. Elizabeth was born at home January 12, 1936 in Philippi, WV. She was the third child of Wince and Icie (Mayle) Newman. Elizabeth was married to Cletus Mayle on July 16, 1952, they were married 49 years and 5 months until his passing on December 27, 2001. Elizabeth was the loving mother of six children, Boyd Keith Mayle and Ronald Cletus Mayle whom are deceased. Surviving children Charlotte Minard and husband Charles, Mark Mayle and wife Freda, Icie Yvonne Croston, Craig Mayle and wife Marie. Elizabeth was blessed 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren Elizabeth was a sister to six siblings, Richard and Clovis Newman, Bernice Mayle whom are deceased. Surviving sisters are Geneva Mayle, Fronia Mayle and husband Menelus, and Luwana Kennedy. Elizabeth was a former employee of Mercy Hospital in Canton, OH, Alderson-Broaddus College, and she also was a caregiver for numerous people whom she cared for in their homes. Elizabeth’s happy times was gardening, tending to her flowers, canning vegetables, also cooking for her family and anyone who came by. Elizabeth was an active member of the Pentecostal Church of Ford Run. She was known and often called the mother of the church, being the oldest mother member. She leaves behind, grieving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, sisters, many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday June 7, from 5-8 pm and on Saturday June 8, from 9- 10:30 am at which time Elizabeth will be moved to the Pentecostal Church of Ford Run to lie in state from 11 am- 1 pm. A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held at 1 pm with Pastor Jacob Smithmyer and Pastor Anthony Mayle officiating. Interment will follow in the Mayle Family Cemetery.