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Nellie R. Mayfield

July 9, 1924 - March 22, 2016
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Nellie R. Mayfield, age 91, of Strafford, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Strafford Care Center. She was born July 9, 1924, in Wapello, IA, to Grover and Minnie (Gregory) Riggs. She was a raised in the Baptist faith. She was a retired author of children’s books. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband William
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Cheryl Goddard left a message on March 27, 2016:
Although I only knew Nellie in the later years of her life, I found her to be a lovely lady of grace, gentleness, intellect, and a bit of steel. Nellie was the author of several minor published childen’s books in which she highlighted her great-grandchildren as characters. Nellie would have been a marvelous teacher. She, as well,loved, rescued and cared for animals. I am sure St. Francis has put in a special word to the Lord on her behalf! I recall one day, once she resided in the nursing home, I asked her if there was anything she needed or wanted. A girl after my own heart, she responded, “A big baked potato with real butter and all the fixins.” Rest in peace with your Dale, dear lady. Respect always, Cheryl
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