Thelma Lafon Mayhew's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2026 in Bedford, Virginia

Thelma Lafon Mayhew

August 20, 1930 - May 14, 2026 (95 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

Thelma Lafon Mayhew's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2026 in Bedford, Virginia

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Burch-Messier Funeral & Cremation Service - Bedford

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Thelma Lafon Mayhew

August 20, 1930 - May 14, 2026 (95 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

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Thelma Lafon Mayhew Obituary

We bid farewell to Thelma Lafon Mayhew of Bedford, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 14, 2026 at the age of 95. Thelma touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Alphonso Lafon and Bessie Smith Lafon; her daughter Sheila Cutshaw; and her siblings, Glenna Reed and Warren Lafon.

She is survived by: her daughter Donna Caldwell; her brother Kenneth Lee Lafon; her granddaughters, Sheri Rose (Russell), Tina Barker (Dale), Teresa Ashwell and Kelli Harvey; her great grandchildren, Holly Walters (Jake), Austin Mitchell, Haley Stinnette (Jordan), Dylan Mitchell, Rylee Buzzeo (Michael), Cameron Goff, Kendall Wilburn (Isaac), Noah Goff, Miranda Harvey and Mackenzie Tilley (Tyler); and her great great grandchildren, Lydia Byers, Layne Byers, Brayden Douglas, Harper Stinnette, Brooks Buzzeo and Lain Tilley. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burch-Messier Funeral & Cremation Service - Bedford



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Mon

May 18

Visitation

Walnut Street Chapel
1235 Walnut St, Bedford, VA 24523

Tue

May 19

Graveside service

Church of the Great Shepherd Cemetery

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