Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Louise Ann Mayfield, 77, died at her home in Staunton, Ill., surrounded by her family, on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. She was born in Alton, the first daughter of Lawrence and Ruby Straub of Edwardsville. She married Dennis Mayfield on Oct. 1, 1967, in Wood River, and they reached 56 years of marriage. Louise grew up in Edwardsville and graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1965. She had several jobs in her lifetime. She started as a secretary for Blue Cross in St. Louis, Mo., and then worked for Mayfield's Produce. In 1987 she started working in the family store, Mayfield's Landscaping. She also was a housewife, but her favorite job was taking care of her husband Dennis and the grandchildren. Louise loved to cook for her family and she was an amazing pie maker. Her grandchildren even called her a pie factory because she made so many when she volunteered at the VFW in Staunton. She learned to cook at a very young age and loved to have large gatherings so she could cook for everyone. She was a member of Hope Tabernacle in Staunton. Survivors are her husband, Dennis Mayfield of Staunton; their children, Carrie (Mike) Borgini of Edwardsville, Mark (Elizabeth) Mayfield of Edwardsville, Kristy Berg of Staunton, Daniel (Allison) Mayfield of Staunton; grandchildren,Victoria (Luke) Tervasi, Joseph Borgini, Joshua Mayfield, Jenna Mayfield, Paul Berg, Colten Mayfield, Julia Mayfield, Laine Mayfield; two brothers, Robert (Cathy) Straub of Edwardsville and Larry Straub of St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Danny Mayfield; an infant grandson, Caleb Mayfield; her sister, Beverly Anderson; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Paul and Maybelle Mayfield; and two brothers-in-law, Timothy and David Mayfield. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Hope Tabernacle in Staunton with Joseph Borgini officiating. Everyone is invited to attend. Memorials may be made to Hope Tabernacle of Staunton. To leave an on-line condolence, visit http://www.williamsonfh.com. Williamson Funeral Home, Staunton, is in charge of arrangements.