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Mayo Smiley-Sharp Obituary

Mrs. Maya Nole Smiley-Sharp, age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Rayford Tate and Gertrude Horton Tate.
She is survived by one daughter, Deborah (Michael) Bettistea; one brother, Ernest Tate; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, with Reverend Dennis Smith officiating. Burial is private.
Beasley Funeral Home, Greenville is in charge of arrangements..
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Mayo, please visit our Tree Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Greenville on Apr. 15, 2025.

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