Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Sullens, Cleo Elza

Male 1892 - 1959  (66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sullens, Cleo Elza was born on 16 Sep 1892 in Crawford County, Illinois; died on 15 Apr 1959; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farm Operator
    • Reference Number: SULL.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 18349929
    • Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15

    Notes:

    Cleo Elza Sullens was born in Crawford County, IL to Solomon and Rosabell Sullens September 16, 1892 and departed this life on April 15, 1959 at the age of 66 years, 6 months, and 29 days.

    On August 4, 1915 he was united in marriage to Edna Wogan and two children were born to this union. Leone and Erba (who passed away in infancy.)

    During the early years of his marriage he trusted Christ as his personal Saviour and with his wife united with the Sailor Springs Baptist Church. Several years ago he moved his membership to the Clay City Baptist Church. Through the years he was a faithful and willing member having served as deacon, trustee, superintendent of the Sunday School and music director.

    Four sisters, two brothers and his parents have preceded him in death. Besides his wife, Edna, and daughter, Leone Mayo, he leaves to mourn his passing two sisters, Mattie Miller and Anna Palmer; a brother, Everett; five grandchildren, Carolyn Martin, Don, Doris and Jerry Mayo; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of neighbors and friends.

    He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and to know him was to love him.

    Cleo married Wogan, Edna E. on 4 Aug 1915. Edna (daughter of Wogan, George Washington and Brassfield, Mary M.) was born on 17 Mar 1900 in Illinois; died on 18 Jan 1995 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jan 1995 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sullens, Thelma Leone  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1916 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Dec 2008 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Dec 2008 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Sullens, Erba J.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1922; died on 15 Nov 1922; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sullens, Thelma LeoneSullens, Thelma Leone Descendancy chart to this point (1.Cleo1) was born on 18 Sep 1916 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Dec 2008 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Dec 2008 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Home maker, seamstress, musician
    • Reference Number: SULL.T002
    • _FGRAVE: 32217360
    • Funeral: 20 Dec 2008, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Leone Mayo Taylor, 92, of Clay City, died at 10:17 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

    Mrs. Taylor was born on September 18, 1916, in Clay County, the daughter of Cleo and Edna (Wogan) Sullens.

    She married J.W. Casey Mayo on August 12, 1934. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1970. She married John Edward Taylor on February 3, 1973. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1997.

    She was a homemaker, seamstress and musician. She was affiliated with Clay City Community Baptist Church,

    Mrs. Taylor is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Martin; son, Don Mayo; daughter, Doris Bissey; son, Jerry Mayo; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; daughter, Rita Stanley; sister, Erba; and great-grandson, Cody Mayo.

    Visitation was held at Summers Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City.

    Services were at the funeral home with Pastor Gregg Hall officiating.

    Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

    Memorials to Clay City Community Baptist Church.

    Family/Spouse: Taylor, John Edward 'Ed'. John died on 15 Jan 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Thelma married Mayo, Juvil Wesley 'Casey' on 12 Aug 1934. Juvil (son of Mayo, John Wesley and Murphy, Libbie M.) was born on 1 Oct 1912 in Illinois; died on 19 Nov 1970; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Mayo, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. Mayo, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. Mayo, Donald G. 'Don'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1936 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Apr 2015 in Exceptional Living Center, Brazil, Clay County, Indiana; was buried on 3 May 2015 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 7. Mayo, Rita Pearl  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1940 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 2002 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Jan 2002 in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 8. Mayo, D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Sullens, Erba J. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Cleo1) was born on 14 Nov 1922; died on 15 Nov 1922; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SULL.E001



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Mayo, J. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    Family/Spouse: Burnett, G.J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Mayo, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Mayo, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 11. Mayo, Carey E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1977 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 2011 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Feb 2011 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 5.  Mayo, C. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    Family/Spouse: Martin, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 6.  Mayo, Donald G. 'Don'Mayo, Donald G. 'Don' Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1) was born on 10 Aug 1936 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Apr 2015 in Exceptional Living Center, Brazil, Clay County, Indiana; was buried on 3 May 2015 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MAYO.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 145762712

    Notes:

    Don Mayo, 78, of Brazil, Indiana, formerly of Clay City, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Exceptional Living Center, Brazil, Indiana.

    Don was born August 10, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of J. W. "Casey" and Leone (Sullens) Mayo. He married Joyce Gaede on November 29, 1956. She preceded him in death on May 31, 1993.

    Don was a retired teacher of the Clay City Elementary School.

    He is survived by his son, Doug (Lisa) Mayo of Hamilton, OH; Son, Greg (Jane) Mayo of Cary, NC; Daughter, Gayla (Carl) Royer of Brazil, IN; Brother, Jerry (Gayla) Mayo of Clay City; Sister, Carolyn Martin of Flora, IL; Sister, Doris (Trevor) Bissey of Clay City, IL; Eight Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one sister, Rita Stanley, and one grandchild, Cody Mayo.

    A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Clay City Cemetery.

    Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements.

    Buried:
    A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Clay City Cemetery

    Donald married Gaede, Joyce A. on 29 Nov 1956. Joyce (daughter of GAEDE, Chester C. and Sager, Naomi Imogene) was born on 14 Dec 1938 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 31 May 1993 in Welborn Baptist Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Jun 1993 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. MAYO, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. MAYO, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. Mayo, G.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 7.  Mayo, Rita Pearl Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1) was born on 22 Jan 1940 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 2002 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Jan 2002 in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Homemaker
    • Reference Number: MAYO.R002
    • Funeral: 26 Jan 2002, Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Died:
    died at home, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois

    Rita married Stanley, Wayne Ivan on 21 Dec 1957. Wayne (son of Stanley, Harvey and Kepley, Cleda Aubrey) was born on 18 Sep 1934 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 2014 in Saint Anthony Cemetery, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Stanley, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Stanley, T.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 8.  Mayo, D. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    D. married Bissey, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Bissey, S.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Mayo, J. Descendancy chart to this point (4.J.3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    Family/Spouse: Fatheree, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.  Mayo, C. Descendancy chart to this point (4.J.3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    C. married Armstrong, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Mayo, Carey E.Mayo, Carey E. Descendancy chart to this point (4.J.3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1) was born on 30 Sep 1977 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 2011 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Feb 2011 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MAYO.C003
    • Funeral: 21 Feb 2011, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Clay City. Carey enjoyed reading, music, cross-stitching, and her friends. She was a gifted artist who enjoyed people and was an easy to know person.

    Family/Spouse: Tolliver. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. TOLLIVER, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Carey married Deem, J.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Deem, I.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 12.  MAYO, D. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Donald3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 13.  MAYO, G. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Donald3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Mayo, G. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Donald3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    Family/Spouse: Royer, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Stanley, T. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rita3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 16.  Stanley, T. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rita3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)

    T. married Cartright, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 17.  Bissey, S. Descendancy chart to this point (8.D.3, 2.Thelma2, 1.Cleo1)



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