Germaine "Gerry" Everett Mayhew
November 20, 1946 - August 12, 2015
Obituary
Mayhew, Germaine "Gerry" Everett
MADISON- Germaine "Gerry" Everett Mayhew, born in Baltimore, Md., on Nov. 20, 1946, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, surrounded by her family and friends. A Wisconsin resident for more than 30 years, she had a rich family life. She was fortunate to have shared in the raising of her grandchildren, which gave her great joy and was one of the most important parts of her life. Gerry is survived by her daughter, Mary Kelly Mayhew; daughter-in-law, Cassandra Mayhew; her grandchildren, Gabriel, Raphael and Michaela; her nieces and nephews; her siblings, Mary Amundson, Joseph Everett and Patrick Everett; and her parents, James and Dolores Everett. Gerry was preceded in death by her two sons, Timothy and Matthew; and her brother, James Everett, and sister Regina Nolan. In her professional life Gerry achieved the title of Partner Training Section Chief in the State of Wisconsin's Department of Children And Families. For over three decades, Gerry strove to accomplish her vision of developing a national model for providing work force development and human services training with the goal of providing self-sufficiency and wellness to families nationwide and particularly in Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the memorial fund that the family has set up through GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/gerrymayhew. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Aug 15, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Aug 15, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Elizabeth Messmann
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No words can express my deepest sympathy. Gerry was an amazing woman. I will never forget the words of wisdom and love she gave me or the way she made everyone feel like family. I will hold dear the memories of the moments I shared with Gerry. She and her family had a huge impact on my life. I am so grateful for all of them. She will be missed.
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MW Wurl
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You loved Gerry the first time you met her. Vibrant. Intelligent. Witty. Charming. Energetic. Friendly. What's not to love? Then, she started to grow on you. Value-centric. Compassionate. Multiple interests. Candid. Soulful. Wise. In the workplace she always seemed to be moving quickly, but never in a hurry. You liked her, you felt like she liked you, and it seemed that way with everyone. One never forgets these elements of a principled life, and her guidance endures.
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Carol Hazlewood
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My sincere condolences to Gerry's family. Gerry was one of the most wonderful people that I have had the opportunity to work with. What a loss to her family, as well as the State of Wisconsin and the population of this state. Rest in peace, Gerry. You will be so missed!
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Mrs. Richardson
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To the Family of Ms. Germaine Everett Mayhew, my deepest and sincere condolences to you. When we lose our loved one to death it is so difficult but we can truly look forward to a better future. Our God has made us a promise at John 5:28,29 when he said "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out...". We have his word. Until then may you continue to received the needed comfort and support from your family and friends.
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Mary Jane (Reynolds) Van Nostrand
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We love you Gerry. May your zest for life and infectious laughter continue on to inspire her family, friend, and acquaintances.
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Brenda Parent White
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The Class of 1964 St. Stephen High School is sorry to hear that we lost our classmate, Gerry.
Our prayers and sincere best wishes go out to her family. Wish we could have seen her one more time at our 50th Reunion.
Brenda Parent White
and the SSH Class of 1964