Peoria, IL – Ruth H. Mayfield, 76, of Peoria, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 18, 2013 after a very short battle with cancer.
She was born in 1936 in Rush County, Indiana to Rev. Russell F. and Mary (King) Hiatt. They preceded her in death. She married Frank Mayfield in 1959. He survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, John of Peoria, Dwight (and Margie) of Elk Grove Village, Ralph of Alton; 2 grandchildren, Libby and Alex; and her sister, Julia Hiatt of Concord, NC.
She was a graduate of Purdue University and devoted her life to education. She taught home economics in Indianapolis and San Diego. After raising the children she was employed by the Peoria Public Schools, Project Screen for 23 years.
She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and the Wesley class there. At FUMC she was a co-chair and then chairperson of “Christmas Tree Lane”, was a co-chair of “The Class Circle” of United Methodist Women, was a facilitator of the “Insight Connection Ministry” and member of the Fine Arts Committee. She was a member of Peoria Women’s club and the Garden Club.
She devoted her life to and is a Past President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Tri-County Affiliate. She taught the Family-to-Family class and was a support group facilitator.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday March 1 in the parlor at the First United Methodist Church in Peoria. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 1 at the Church, with Rev. Bob Phillips officiating. Wearing your silver ribbon pins would be greatly appreciated.
Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services in Peoria are in charge of arrangements. Cremation has been accorded.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, or Brighter Days Ahead, 513 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, 61602.
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March 21, 2013
Mary Kay & Harold Berjohn
Dear Frank & Family, Ruth was a beacon of light and hope to the world. Wherever she went, she brought strength, energy, commitment, and excellence. She was a model of patience and perseverance and she made this world a better place for many! It was a pleasure to get to know her and work with her!
February 25, 2013
Nancy Greenwood Clark
Ruth was a delightful person when we were in High School and at Purdue. I will always be grateful that we were friends.
February 24, 2013
Our very deepest sympathy. She is at peace with God. What wonderful memories we have of times with Ruth. Sue & Dean Loomis
February 23, 2013
Justin West
John, Dwight, Ralph, and Mr. Mayfield...my thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time.
February 23, 2013
Sandy Dabasinskas
Rest in peace in God's arms, free from pain.
February 23, 2013
Mary Jac and Gil Neal
It is very sad to lose a life long friend and high-school classmate. Her life and laughter brightened the world of those who knew her.
Love and prayers to Frank and the family.
February 23, 2013
Dear Mayfield family, Pat and I send our heartfelt sympathy from Florida. May God hold you in his hands and support you during your time of grief.
With sympathy,
Dick and Pat Casper
February 23, 2013
To Ruth's family - I'm so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a very special person.
Nancy Veir
February 23, 2013
LARRY GRIFFIN
GOD BLESS YOU.
February 23, 2013
Michaela
John,
I am so very sorry for your incredible loss.
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