Bettye Wemple Mayo passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born August 29, 1925 in Waco, Texas to Mary and Edgar Wemple. She grew up in Waco and attended Waco High School, graduating in May 1943. On September 18, 1943 she married the love of her life, Carson E. Mayo, Jr. to whom she was married for 38 years. Former employers include Waco Chevrolet, S.A.M.S.O. (San Antonio Machine Supply Co.), Smith Pump Co. and Triple D. Pump Co, from where she retired.

Bettye was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters, Dorothy Rutherford of Arizona, Mary Gene Martin McWhirter of Dallas, and Gloria Ann Hicks of Midland; brother-in-law, Elwood Rutherford; and nephew, Jimmy Rutherford.

She is survived by her son, Randy Mayo and wife, Meresa of Golinda; granddaughter, Kelly Endsley and husband, Micah; 2 great grandchildren, Carson and Caleb Endsley, all of Pittsburgh; Kelly’s mother, Judy Schroeder of Speegleville; and many nieces and nephews.