Martha L.. Mayhew, 81, of New London, Missouri, passed away on Wed., April 26, 2023 at Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy. She was born on May 28, 1941 in Macon to Elmer and Rena. Martha grew up with her older sister, Barbara in Bevier and attended the local schools. After her schooling, she worked as a waitress at the local restaurant and also trained horses. She met Russell Mayhew and the rest is history. The happy couple was married on Sept. 1, 1957. To this union was born their son, Ken, who was the joy of her life. During this time, her husband began his career as a professional photographer when pictures were only done in black and white. Martha was also working alongside him and did the coloring and touch-up of the photos.
Later, the couple moved to Booneville and she began working at McGraw Hill. Some of her hobbies included puzzels, game shows, gardening and working with her horses. She had a horse named Rebel that lived over 30 years. A few years ago, she moved to New London to live with her son.
She is survived by her son, Ken Mayhew of New London; her granddaughter, Monica (Kyle) Smith of Montgomery, Texas; her identical twin great-granddaughters: Brooklynn and Madison and her sister Barbara and other relatives and friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Russell.
Later, the couple moved to Booneville and she began working at McGraw Hill. Some of her hobbies included puzzels, game shows, gardening and working with her horses. She had a horse named Rebel that lived over 30 years. A few years ago, she moved to New London to live with her son.
She is survived by her son, Ken Mayhew of New London; her granddaughter, Monica (Kyle) Smith of Montgomery, Texas; her identical twin great-granddaughters: Brooklynn and Madison and her sister Barbara and other relatives and friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Russell.
Martha L.. Mayhew, 81, of New London, Missouri, passed away on Wed., April 26, 2023 at Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy. She was born on May 28, 1941 in Macon to Elmer and Rena. Martha grew up with her older sister, Barbara in Bevier and attended the local schools. After her schooling, she worked as a waitress at the local restaurant and also trained horses. She met Russell Mayhew and the rest is history. The happy couple was married on Sept. 1, 1957. To this union was born their son, Ken, who was the joy of her life. During this time, her husband began his career as a professional photographer when pictures were only done in black and white. Martha was also working alongside him and did the coloring and touch-up of the photos.
Later, the couple moved to Booneville and she began working at McGraw Hill. Some of her hobbies included puzzels, game shows, gardening and working with her horses. She had a horse named Rebel that lived over 30 years. A few years ago, she moved to New London to live with her son.
She is survived by her son, Ken Mayhew of New London; her granddaughter, Monica (Kyle) Smith of Montgomery, Texas; her identical twin great-granddaughters: Brooklynn and Madison and her sister Barbara and other relatives and friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Russell.
Later, the couple moved to Booneville and she began working at McGraw Hill. Some of her hobbies included puzzels, game shows, gardening and working with her horses. She had a horse named Rebel that lived over 30 years. A few years ago, she moved to New London to live with her son.
She is survived by her son, Ken Mayhew of New London; her granddaughter, Monica (Kyle) Smith of Montgomery, Texas; her identical twin great-granddaughters: Brooklynn and Madison and her sister Barbara and other relatives and friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Russell.
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