Phyllis Ruth Mayo, 85, long-time resident of Cranston, departed this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the Masonic Home in Wallingford, CT.
Phyllis was born in Providence on September 18, 1922, the daughter of the late Leland R. and Lydia K. (McKenzie) Mayo. Prior to retirement, she was a registered nurse and teacher at the Rhode IslandHospital. She earned a BS from Brown University in 1945 and an MS from Boston University. She had a life long love of Golden Retrievers and was an active member of the Providence County Kennel Club. She was also an active member of Mathewson Street United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her brothers Leland R. Mayo, Jr. and Clyde R. Mayo. She is survived by seven nieces and nephews, and nine grand nieces and nephews.