NASHVILLE - Barbara W. Mayo, 78 of Nashville and formerly of Richmond, VA passed away Friday, August 17, 2012.  She was born January 3, 1934 to the late Linwood and Hazel Beatles White.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Sam B. Mayo, Jr. who passed away January 28, 2012.  

Barbara is survived by three daughters, Susan J. Mayo of Richmond, VA, Beth (Ricky) Seay of Richmond, VA, Linda (Allen) Batts of Elm City, NC and a son, Sam (Suzanne) Mayo, III of Lucama, NC; six granddaughters, three grandsons, ten great grandchildren and a sister, Nancy White of Richmond, VA.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Nashville with Pastor De Eakes officiating.