June Marie Gilbert Mayo
June 5, 1916 ~ February 5, 2012
June G. Mayo, consummate navy wife and White House volunteer, died peacefully at her home on Feb. 5, 2012.
A Seattle native, she met James O. Mayo (her "aviator Jim") while he was stationed nearby during WWII. They were married in San Francisco in 1944 and began a 33-year adventure in the navy, traveling the world and entertaining military, diplomats and Heads of State. She was instrumental in his rapid rise through the naval ranks. Though they ultimately retired in the D.C. area, she always missed her cool and rainy west coast.
Upon retiring from active military life, she began a second career as a volunteer in The White House Correspondence Office, where she served for over 20 years and under four administrations. Her last duties were to arrange for condolence letters for families of the 9/11 victims.
She loved music, dance, swimming and diving, and animals of all shapes and sizes. She was an accomplished athlete in her youth.
She is survived by her daughter Tracy, grandson David and sister Jayne. The family is deeply grateful to her loving caregivers, Patricia and Fatima.
In accordance with June's wishes, the service at Arlington National Cemetery will be private.
Donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States or to Doctors Without Borders.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
A Seattle native, she met James O. Mayo (her "aviator Jim") while he was stationed nearby during WWII. They were married in San Francisco in 1944 and began a 33-year adventure in the navy, traveling the world and entertaining military, diplomats and Heads of State. She was instrumental in his rapid rise through the naval ranks. Though they ultimately retired in the D.C. area, she always missed her cool and rainy west coast.
Upon retiring from active military life, she began a second career as a volunteer in The White House Correspondence Office, where she served for over 20 years and under four administrations. Her last duties were to arrange for condolence letters for families of the 9/11 victims.
She loved music, dance, swimming and diving, and animals of all shapes and sizes. She was an accomplished athlete in her youth.
She is survived by her daughter Tracy, grandson David and sister Jayne. The family is deeply grateful to her loving caregivers, Patricia and Fatima.
In accordance with June's wishes, the service at Arlington National Cemetery will be private.
Donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States or to Doctors Without Borders.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Dear Tracy….You presented a very special and touching tribute to your Mom. I will miss taking her to Ogie’s. I have alot of fond memories with her thru the years and we always had a great time together. She will be missed by all the ladies that are left at the White House and those who have moved away. My sincerest thoughts and many prayers for You and your family. Love, Burlee Lang
Tracy, I wish to express my sincere condolences at the death of your mother. She is indeed a great lady. When we were stationed in Moscow, we were known as the “Snack Bar Queens”. I snared an Embassy job. The job kept me from baking a birthday cake for my son. Your mother showed up with a cake for Jim. Your dad had a profound effect on him. He declined an offer of sponsorship for West Point saying he wanted to GO NAVY! He got a ROTC scholarship to UVA and spent four years as a young naval officer. I will never forget them, their kindnesses, generosity, and humility. They invited us to a movie one night, as the Admiral, your dad had first (and preview) choice for the AAFES movies. Us State Department personnel had to wait for the official release, and then fall in line behind the military. They previewed that movie, and we had to almost swear that we had not seen it. God bless them both, and grant peace to you and yours. Barbara