Gail Martin Mayfield, 73, of Grayson

Gail Martin Mayfield, 73, of Grayson, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, John T. Mayfield, Jr. She is survived by, daughter and son-in-law Janet and Jeff Cissell of Grayson: son and daughter-in-law John, III and Janice Mayfield of Loganville. Grandchildren: Joseph, Nathan and Abigail Cissell, Eric and Emily Mayfield.

Mrs. Mayfield was born and raised in Anderson County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Norman and Docia Martin of Pelzer, South Carolina. Gail was a graduate of Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also earned a Masters of Education degree from Georgia State University. Gail was employed by DeKalb Technical College where she taught English as a second language for 25 years. She was a devoted charter member of Anchor Church in Loganville where she led the women’s ministry team for many years.

A funeral service honoring the life of Gail Martin Mayfield will be Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with the remains placed in state at 11:00 A.M. at Anchor Church with Pastor Steve Hammack officiating. Interment will be held at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Condolences may be viewed or sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

-Courtesy of Tom M. Wages Funeral Service