Doree Elaine Mayo

Doree Elaine Mayo was born in Richmond Virginia to Frankie Mayo and James Douglas, on September 17, 1957. She was raised in Richmond Virginia; but later took up residence in Washington, D.C. before finally returning to her hometown to retire and be near the family she so love and cherished. This treasured daughter is preceded in death by both her parents Frankie Mayo and James Douglas. Doree leaves to cherish in her memory her two brothers Spencer Mayo (wife Margo) Mervin Mayo (wife Erginee) and her two sisters Benita Mayo Byrd and Selina Mayo Keith (husband, Warren)). 11 Nieces, five Nephews, more than 33 great nieces and nephews, an ex-brother-in-law (Douglas Byrd) and a very substantial host of cousins other relatives and a multitude of treasured friends. She received her early education in the Richmond Public School system.Doree then sought out her secondary educational pursuits at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Morgan State University inclusively. She received a degree in Accounting and chose to practice her vocation in institutions and corporations such as; Social Service Department for the city of Richmond, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, the Richmond Marriott Hotel, the Richmond Convention Center and culminating into her career defining position at the Washington DC Convention Center as the event Co-ordinating Director. It was at this post that she truly excelled in professionalism and gave back from her heart’s swell in the way of programs benefitting countless people. Amongst Doree’s many accomplishments, include the presiding over the Inaugural Event Service for five of our last five Presidents Doree be in the consummate giver, help to develop and coordinate what is now known as the Safeway Feast of Store which feed upwards of 5000 families annually during the holiday season. She also served as the Coordinator for the first public speaking event Of Nelson Mandela after his release from prison at the Washington DC Convention Center. As a result of her excellent work ethic professionalism and personal inflection, she was scouted by the Black Caucus; but decided to forgo the invitation for her subsequent retirement and well-deserved rest, after the many years of gifted tutelage to people of all variations Doree, after being recognized for her tireless efforts,, became a recipient of a number of awards including, but not limited to: The Executive Staff Award for excellence presented by the General Manager of the D.C. Convention and the Mentor’s Award for her diligent efforts towards excellent in the mentoring and teaching of other employees at the Washington Convention Center. She was a woman of grace, poise, humility, and integrity, who encouraged all who knew her to become a better self. Her outstanding character carried the weight of any and every challenge presented her and she never flinched when faced with opposition. Doree was strongly amongst the best of us of all. She is meant to be treasured like all gifts from GOD, and will be missed more than any word could convey or any heart capable of expressing. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to devoted nieces: Linda, Hope, Anissa, Niles Harris, Latisha Robinson Doree and Marisa Mayo. Cousin: Tyrone Mayo. Beloved friends: LaFonda Carvey., Warren (Slim) Blair, and all the dedicated nurses and doctors at MCV Dialysis ward and Intensive Care unit(s) as well as the many others helped/aided Doree in her final years amongst us.

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Doree Elaine Mayo

September 17, 1956 - November 17, 2015