Death date: Jun 13, 2011
Lela A. May, 100, of Boonville answered the call of the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Lakeview Healthcare Center in Boonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Morgan St. Baptist Church. Buri Read Obituary
Belated Condolences. I met Mrs. Lela May after she granted my request for a telephone interview about Boonville, Mo., and my mother’s family who lived in Boonville. She was very kind to me.
To the Family of Ms . May: She was my favorite teacher at Lincoln Public School in Fayette. When I think of her, I remember she had the whitest teeth, the most beautiful smile, AND her hair moved when she moved her head. [At that time, our hair stayed “in place” all day and night; I use to wonder How does she make her hair move?] I really admired her; always had a smile for her students, no favorites, treated everyone the same. A True, Strong Woman of “Color” with so much Grace. My heart was heavy, but then I knew that she is in Heaven, directing a choir of Angels, flashing that Beautiful Smile with her “bouncy” hair. I am so grateful that I knew her. BLESSINGS and PRAYERS to the Family and THANK YOU Ms. May.
Sara Paige Wilkinson
Atlanta, GA
To the Family:
We share in the loss of Ms. Lela, as her life touched and guided so many who grew up in the Boonville area. She inspired all who knew her to give their lives to Christ and community. May God grant peace to the family.
I would like to send my deepest sympathy for Mrs. Lela May from Waite Smith’s granddaughter’s Erika Smith Howe and Elisa Smith Edgar. Our Grandmother Francis often talked about her and I know she will be greatly missed.
My condolences to the May Family during your time of sorrow. Mrs. May was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Patti Jackson & Family
Atlanta, Ga
To the Mays family,
My deepest sympathy, Mrs Lela is gone but not forgotten. Pearl and Estelle, may God always comfort you and bless you.
On behalf of the Quinlan Family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the May Family on the loss of Lela May. She was a kindred spirit and a wonderful role model for the community. We will miss her.
To Hattie Pearl, Rose Hellen, and Estelle,
You are commended for love displayed in your care and upkeep of Miss. Lela, you made loving ways for her to remain in her home as long as she was physically able. To you and families, cousin Lucille, Francis, Lillie and families, you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of another centurion in your family. Lovingly with prayer, Herman and Carrie Mae Armstrong.
Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in Heaven, not built by human hands. II Cor 5:1…..Family our prayer are with you in the Homegoing of this dear Saint. I think God for giving Mrs Lela May to us. I thank God for the rides to church on Sunday. The teaching at Sunbeam Band, Sunday School, Vacation Bible Shool and so much more. Truly Mrs Lela May left her family and friends a legacy and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. May will truly be missed so sorry for your loss and yet we know heaven is rejoicing for the welcome home celebration. Thank you for touching my life and even the lives of my children through your example of a true believer in Jesus Christ.
The Pinkett family
