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Betty Frost Woodhouse Mayo

Date of Death: August 21, 2012

Betty Frost Woodhouse Mayo

Betty Frost Woodhouse Mayo, 91, of Virginia Beach, died August 21, 2012, at her home at Westminster Canterbury in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Mayo was born in Princess Anne County, daughter of Bessie and John Frost Woodhouse. She was valedictorian of her class at Oceana High School, received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1942, and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Louisiana State University in 1945. Mrs. Mayo then pursued doctoral studies with a teaching fellowship in political science at UNC, until marrying Dr. Fitzhugh Mayo in 1948. Dr. and Mrs. Mayo resided in Virginia Beach and later in Richmond with their four children. A long-time member of the Princess Anne Garden Club (a branch of the Garden Club of Virginia), Mrs. Mayo was honored with a horticultural award. She was also active in the Tidewater Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames and in a local book club.

Mrs. Mayo is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Dr. Fitzhugh Mayo, as well as her four children: Bill Mayo of Blacksburg, VA, Frost McLaughlin of Winchester, VA, Rob Mayo of Washington, NC, and Dale Mayo Reynolds of McLean, VA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Her sister, Sara Woodhouse Andrews, and brother, John Frost Woodhouse, preceded her in death.

In celebration of her life, a memorial service will be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at a later date.

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Betty Frost Woodhouse Mayo Betty Frost Woodhouse Mayo, 91, of Virginia Beach, died August 21, 2012, at her home at Westminster Canterbury in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Mayo was born in Princess Anne County, daughter of Bessie and John Frost Woodhouse. She was valedictorian of her class at Oceana High School, received a Bachelor of ArtsContinue Reading

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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
To Hugh and all the Family We are so sorry to hear about Betty. We have such fond memories of spending time with the two of you and will never forget Betty's hardy laugh and how much she enjoyed hearing tales. She was a true Southern Lady and will be forever remembered and sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Bob & Carolyn Waddell
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Dear Dr. Mayo , Bill, & Family I was saddened to read of your wife's/mother's recent passing. I lost both my mom & dad over the past few years so I know how tough it is to lose someone so close. Please know that you are in my prayers. It's hard to believe how long it's been since you left VB for Richmond to work at MCV. Charlton, Mapp, & Mayo was never quite the same after you left! Still have fond memories of working working with Bill during the summer of '64 or '65 at the new Gen. Hosp. of VB on First Colonial Rd. I think we also played midget league football together at the old VBHS stadium on Saturday mornings. Bill was on the Blue Devils with my best friend, Eric Hauser, as I recall. Take care. You have been missed all these years. Steve Ervin & Family
Lise left a message on January 30, 2013:
To Hugh and family! We just want you all to know that our thoughts are with you at this time. We have fond memories of Betty. She was such a fine lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our Sincere Condolences to all! Lise & Chris Gussow
Robert W. Waddell left a message on August 27, 2012:
To Hugh and all the Family We are so sorry to hear about Betty. We have such fond memories of spending time with the two of you and will never forget Betty's hardy laugh and how much she enjoyed hearing tales. She was a true Southern Lady and will be forever remembered and sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Bob & Carolyn Waddell
Stephen Collins Ervin left a message on September 2, 2012:
Dear Dr. Mayo , Bill, & Family I was saddened to read of your wife's/mother's recent passing. I lost both my mom & dad over the past few years so I know how tough it is to lose someone so close. Please know that you are in my prayers. It's hard to believe how long it's been since you left VB for Richmond to work at MCV. Charlton, Mapp, & Mayo was never quite the same after you left! Still have fond memories of working working with Bill during the summer of '64 or '65 at the new Gen. Hosp. of VB on First Colonial Rd. I think we also played midget league football together at the old VBHS stadium on Saturday mornings. Bill was on the Blue Devils with my best friend, Eric Hauser, as I recall. Take care. You have been missed all these years. Steve Ervin & Family
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Lise Gussow left a message on September 8, 2012:
To Hugh and family! We just want you all to know that our thoughts are with you at this time. We have fond memories of Betty. She was such a fine lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our Sincere Condolences to all! Lise & Chris Gussow
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