Mack & Ada Graham
Lela Graham Mays
When Lela Mae Graham Mays was born on August 20, 1911, in St Francis, Arkansas, her father, Mack Graham, was 31years of age, and her mother, Ada Ford Graham, was 29 years of age.
Born: August 20, 1911
Saint Francis, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America
Died: March 11, 2007
Bertrand, Mississippi County, Missouri, United States of America
Husband: Emerson Amos Mays
Lela married Amos Mays (affectionately known as Sugaman) of Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas on December 27, 1931, in Malden, New Madrid, Missouri, USA. They had seven children born to this union, sadly the 1st (Matra Lee Mays) died before her 1st. birthday.
Children: 7
Matra Lee Mays (passed before 1st. birthday)
Christine Brown: February 22, 1934
Ruby Jones: September 14, 1935
James Mays: December 25, 1937
Jewel Williams: September 17, 1940
Jerry Mays: March 23, 1942
Mildred Powell: June 26, 1944
Step Into Lela’s World!
Lela Mae Graham Mays
To know Lela Mae was to know grace in action. She was a nurturer, a doer, a mother, and a pillar. Her story speaks of resilience, generosity, and devotion to family. If you didn’t have the honor of hearing her laughter or feeling her care, we invite you to discover the warmth she brought into every room she entered.
Lela & Emerson Amos Mays
Lela's Branch
"Beloved faces woven into the tapestry of our family."
Lela (Graham) Mays
Family Album
"Beloved faces woven into the tapestry of our family."
