Emogene Smith Mayfield

Emogene Smith Mayfield, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home. She was born in Ohio County to the late Irvin and Betty Ralph Smith.
Emogene was a strong and spirited lady who remained very active until recent years. She was a longtime member of Hall Street Baptist Church and she knew the Bible very well. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening and cooking.
Emogene was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Mayfield in 1970; sisters, Blanche Smith and Marjorie Romac; a brother, Irvin Smith, Jr.; and a half-sister, Odessa De-La-Cruz.
She is survived by daughters, Lisa Cox (Roger) of Owensboro and Donna Wiernik (Eric) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; a son, Larry Mayfield of Owensboro; grandchildren, Jason, Lori, Randy, Donald, Chris, Stephen and April; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 12 Noon Saturday, May 16 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 PM and after 10 AM on Saturday at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the many dedicated caregivers who provided special care in recent months.
Condolences may be offered online at www.glennfuneralhome.com.