Homegoing Services 
for 
Odell Matey Mayle 
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 
1:00 P.M. 
Tabernacle Baptist Church 
1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard 
Augusta, Georgia 
Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Pastor - Officiating 
Obituary 
Odell Batey Mayle was born on Mauge Street in Augusta, Georgia on February 2nd. 
She was the third of eight children born to the late Bertha James and Isaac Batey. 
Years later she met and married James Mayle and from this union they had a son, 
James Darrel Mayle. 
At an early age, Odell was baptized at Tabernacle Baptist Church. She loved her 
church and was a lifelong and faithful member. She was an active member of the 
Red Rose Auxiliary. In 2006, she was made a Mother of the church. Odell was a 
member of Tabernacles Retiree Senior Ministry group and participated in many of 
their activities. 
Odell was a proud graduate of Haines Institute and was a member of the Haines 
Alumni Association. She participated in the alumni group and attended most of 
their activities. Odell was also an ardent supporter of the Lucy Laney Museum. 
Odell worked for the Richmond County Board of Education where she retired as 
the Director of Food Services for C.T. Walker Elementary School. She was devoted 
to her work and enjoyed many years of serving the children. 
She was a lady of elegance and style, and was often admired by family and friends for 
her sense of fashion. And, her great sense of humor was enjoyed by all who knew her. 
She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted son, James Darrel Mayle of Augusta, 
Georgia; grandson, James Jay Darrel Mayle, III, of Atlanta, Georgia; one sister, 
Mayme Durant of Silver Spring, Maryland; one brother, Bland Batey of Atlanta, 
Georgia; nieces and nephews, Deborah McMillon of West Orange, New Jersey, 
Edward Fletcher of Augusta, Georgia, Shelia Williams of St. Louis, Missouri, 
Mignon (Martin) Morman of Atlanta, Georgia, Donna Durant (Howard) Atkinson, 
PhD of Silver Spring, Maryland, Michael Jenkins of Miami, Florida, G. Mark 
Jenkins, Maryland of Dallas, Texas, Myron (Janell) Jenkins of Atlanta, Georgia; and 
grand nephews and nieces, Roy Jerome Williams ot Miami, Florida, Nelson Williams 
and Christina Williams of St. Louis, Missouri, Angelica Morman and Alexander 
Morman of Atlanta, Georgia, David Atkinson and Dana Atkinson of Silver Spring, 
Maryland, Jalen Jenkins, Jamal Jenkins, Jalyiah Jenkins, and Javon Jenkins of 
Atlanta, Georgia; godchild, Phoebe Ann Ali; a loyal friend, Mozelle Bennett of 
Augusta, Georgia; and a host of other relatives and friends. 
Pallbearers 
Deacon Roosevelt Abram 
Deacon Johnnie Ball 
Deacon William Edmonds 
Deacon Charles Hamp 
Deacon Alfred Reed 
Deacon Brian Prince 
Acknowledgements 
The family expresses its sincere appreciation to all of you who said a prayer, 
had a comforting word, or performed a kind act, and all those who provided 
support during this time. We are grateful for you. 
THE FAMILY 
W. H. Mays Mortuary 
Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922 
1221 James Brown Boulevard 
Augusta, Georgia 30901 
"(706) 722-6401