Hattie Mae (nee: Dump) Mayfield was born April 5, 1940 in Okolona, MS, to the late Willie and Mary Hamilton.  She was united in marriage to the late Eddie Lee Mayfield.

Hattie was a member of the Second Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Mac C. Davis, singing in the Gospel Chorus.  She later joined Zoe Outreach Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Melvin D. Hargrove, where she was an active member until her death. While serving at Zoe Outreach Ministries, she started the Community Meals in 2001 and the Mother Mayfield's Family Ministries Rummage Giveaway in 2007 and School Supplies Giveaway in 2009, both ministries will continue on by her family in her honor.

Hattie loved singing.  She was a member of the Hamilton Singers, and the Hamilton Family Gospel Choir.  She loved spending time with her sisters, children, and grand and great-grandchildren.  She loved playing BINGO and was genius at solving crossword puzzles. She was also a foster parent and mother to many children, If she didn't claim them, they claimed her.

Hattie leaves to cherish her memories her six children; Ada Hamilton of San Antonio, TX, Janet (Roosevelt) McMorris, Lee (Tamara) Mayfield, Charlene Mayfield, Robert Mayfield and Christopher Mayfield all of Racine, WI.  Six sisters; Idella Hargrove, Dessie Morris, Lela Moore, Elvira Bumpus, Ruby Hamilton all of Racine, WI and Rosie Riley of Milwaukee, WI.  One brother Claude Hamilton Sr. of Racine, WI; 27 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 33 great-great-grandchildren; two non-biological sons; Willie Atterberry and Reyond Hamilton; three God children; Corie Hargrove, Andre Cornelius and Regina Hubbard; one step-sister, Bob-Brette Moore, one step-brother, Henry Boykins, Jr. of Racine, WI., and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, to numerous to count.

Hattie is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lee Mayfield; parents, Willie & Mary Hamilton, brothers; Andy B. and Willie Hamilton, Jr.; sister; Laudellia Atterberry; grandson, Titonaro (LaQuane) Mayfield and great-great-granddaugher, Azaria Barker.

Service Details

Her Homegoing Service will be held at New Omega Baptist Church, on Monday, September 9 ^th at 11:00 A.M., with her nephew Rev. Melvin Hargrove officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Entombment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.