Wilda Mae Waddell Mays, age 94, of Brown Ridge Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born November 7, 1929, in Elliott County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Merida Waddell and Glenna Porter Waddell.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Clyde Mays, Sr. on February 4, 2008, and an infant daughter, Juanita Mays, who passed away in 1948.

Mrs. Mays is survived by two sons, Clyde Mays, Jr. and wife Lynda Carol and Terry Mays and wife Sherry Elaine, all of Morehead, Kentucky; one daughter, Dianne Wilson and husband Woodrow of Winchester, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Julie E. Cantrell and husband Justin, Chelsea Ann Mays Carter and husband Tyler, C. J. Mays, Clyde Douglas Mays and wife Tish, DeAnna Lynn Collins and husband John, William Patrick Mays and wife Nicole, and Jeffrey Scott Mays and wife Allyson; 13 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

Other survivors include one brother, Raymond Waddell of Olive Hill; several nieces and nephews; as well as extended family, including her church family, and many friends.

Wilda devoted her life to her family and to Godly service. A faithful Chrisitan, a loving wife, a wonderful mother, and a caring grandmother were the interest of her life. She loved being outdoors and caring for her gardens of flowers and vegetables that were always beautiful.

Her heart doesn't beat anymore, but it still beats in the hearts of those who love her. She was a Godly lady that loved her family and God and her memory will forever be in our hearts.

The family would like to thank the staff at Life Care Center for providing excellent care and compassion to Wilda Mae.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024, with Pastor Arnold Ison, Elder Joe Ison, and Brother Pat Mays officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mays Family Cemetery at Elliottville.

Pallbearers: Doug Mays, Pat Mays, Jeff Mays, John Collins, Justin Cantrell, and Tyler Carter

Honorary pallbearer: C. J. Mays

Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Life Care Center, 933 N. Tolliver Road, Morehead, KY 40351 or Apostolic Tabernacle of Jesus Christ, c/o Pastor Arnold Ison, 110 Trent Ridge, Morehead, KY.

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