Lillian Flynt

Mayes

Mrs. Lillian Flynt Mayes was born on February 6, 1937, to David Flynt and Sara Cole in Barnesville, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Lamar County School System in Barnesville, Georgia.

Mrs. Lillian Flynt Mayes accepted Christ as her Savior at Unionville Methodist Church at an early age.

Ms. Lillian Flynt was united in holy matrimony with Mr. John Hubert Mayes on December 19, 1955, in Barnesville, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 8 children.

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, Mrs. Lillian Flynt Mayes entered the Heavenly Gates knowing there will be no more sickness, pain, or suffering, only everlasting joy with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hubert Mayes; parents, David Flynt, and Sara Cole; 4 children, Sara Starks, Oscar Mayes, Jackie Mayes (Lois), and Rosa Mayes; 7 brothers, Eddie Crowder, Bobby Lindsey (Phyllis), Morris Crowder, Jr., Robert Cole, Ellis Flynt (Dorothy), Doony Boy, and Asberry Flynt, and her 2 sisters, Nellie Flynt and Annie Lou Cole.

Mrs. Lillian Flynt Mayes leaves a legacy of wonderful memories, to be cherished in the hearts of her loving and devoted children, Hubert Flynt, Brenda Mayes Fish, Mary Barkley, and Christopher Mayes, and her bonus son, Monterrie Mayes; 27 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews' other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. the body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Bishop Larry Barkley will officiate and Marcus Mayes (grandson) is the Eulogist.