Ms. Gayle Genene Brown

Our beloved Gayle “Nene” Mayfield was born on August 18, 1975 in Opelousas, LA, to Virgie J. Mayfield and to the late Joseph Curvis Mayfield. Gayle Mayfield holds a Master’s of Education degree from the American College of Education in Educational Leadership, and also a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Ms. Gayle also holds professional educator certifications in Educational Leadership at all levels and Elementary Education (1-8). Ms. Gayle Mayfield began her educational career in 2002 as a first-grade teacher at Grolee Elementary School. In 2007, she became the math teacher for grades fifth and sixth at Grolee Elementary. This paved the way to her passion and love teaching mathematics to middle school students. Ms. Gayle has been a middle school math teacher at various schools throughout St. Landry Parish and her students have had exemplary scores under her educational leadership. She has taught at Leonville Elementary, North Central High, and Lawtell Elementary. Ms. Gayle’s love and passion for mathematics and student achievement led to her becoming the NIET Math Master Teacher and the Math club sponsor of the Mathletes at Opelousas Junior High School. Ms. Gayle spearheaded the 1st math competition ever in St. Landry Parish. She believes that all children can learn but each learns in a different way and at different rates. She believes that with hard work and perseverance we can touch each child in a special way. She was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother “GiGi”, Mother-In-Law, niece, aunt, God-mother, cousin and friend. Aside from being an amazing mother and educator, Gayle’s greatest joy in life was spending time with family and friends over great conversations and laughter, while reminiscing about past-times. She had a passion for health and fitness and enjoyed going on runs, cycling and gym time. Gayle was known for her beautiful smile, that filled the room with joy whenever she entered. She lived her life to the fullest. While raising four boys, she also touched the hearts of countless students from all different backgrounds. While being a principle at Opelousas Junior High, Ms. Gayle also obtained her real estate license to become an official licensed realtor. She was a devoted woman of God. Ms. Gayle accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and is now amongst the angels singing and dancing in God’s kingdom. On January 24, 2023, our dearly beloved was summoned from this life to her eternal home in heaven. Gayle preceded in death by her father, Joseph Curvis Mayfield of Opelousas, LA; grandparents, Efron and Mathilda Jones of Arnaudville, LA, Wilton and Florina Mayfield of Opelousas; godfather, Joseph Daniel Jones of Arnaudville, LA. She is survived by her mother, Virgie Mayfield; sisters, Carolyn Mayfield and Marie (Jermaine) Babineaux; children, Darrien (Da’Ja) Mayfield, Sr., Theodore Brown, III, Thomas and Devin Brown; and grandchildren; Demi and Darrien Mayfield, Jr. and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. We will celebrate her life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Our Savior’s Church in Opelousas, LA. Visiting hours will be observed from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church. Interment will be in Serenity Memorial Park. Share words of comfort with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.

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Ms. Gayle Genene Brown

August 18, 1975 - January 24, 2023