Velda Jo (Baker) Mayo, a Coalgate resident, was born on April 6, 1941, to George Sidney and Hannah Pauline (Shelton) Baker, at Bennington, Oklahoma. She passed away on September 10, 2025 at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 4 days. Velda attended school in Boswell. She worked as a cook for Wapanucka and Harmony Schools and was also a waitress and cook at the Brandon Iron Café. Velda's greatest accomplishment was raising her 5 boys, Larry, Terry, Perry, Jerry and Barry. She was a member of the Wapanucka Baptist Church. Velda enjoyed puzzles, arts and crafts, gardening and yard selling.

SURVIVED BY

Sons: Larry Mayo of McAlester, OK

Terry Mayo of Sulphur, OK

Perry Mayo of Tupelo, OK

Jerry Mayo of Tupelo, OK

Barry Mayo and wife Melissa of Kiowa, OK

13 Grandchildren and 30 Great Grandchildren

Brother: Tony Baker and wife Mary of Webb City, MO

Along with numerous nieces and nephews

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: George Sidney and Hannah Pauline (Shelton) Baker

Father of her Children: L.C. "Bub" Mayo

Grandson: Gary Shawn Mayo

Great Grandchildren: Nadia Mayo and Landon Mayo

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DATE OF GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 2:00 PM Saturday, September 13th, 2025

PLACE OF SERVICES: Moore Cemetery, Clarita, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Brother Claude Lovett

INTERMENT: Moore Cemetery

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