Jo Mayberry Obituary

A memorial service was held at the home of Jo Ann Mayberry at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Artesia, NM. Her ashes were interred at Woodbine cemetery alongside her husband.

Mrs. Mayberry, 88, died peacefully on June 30, 2025 at her home in Artesia, surrounded by her family. West Pape, longtime family friend, officiated at the service.

Jo Ann was born April 23, 1937 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the daughter of Joe Evans Nunn and Kathryn Smith Nunn. She graduated from Artesia High School in 1955. Many of her lifelong friends were members of her graduating class. One of her greatest joys was maintaining these relationships and organizing their class reunions.

She married Bob L. Mayberry, of Artesia, on December 29, 1956. Bob was her best friend and her greatest love. The two of them were inseparable. Together they made their home on the family farm in Cottonwood, where they raised their three children and were surrounded by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The farming community and way of life were dear to them. Those farm families were the basis for friendships that have continued through the generations.

Jo Ann was actively involved in the Artesia community. She was a faithful member of Hermosa Church of Christ and provided unwavering support to her church, her family, and her community. She quietly supported many charitable causes important to her and her family. Among these were the purchase of a residential home for The Bridge (a sober living facility) in Artesia, the construction of the Hermosa Church of Christ building in Artesia, the drilling of wells in Ethiopia and Haiti to provide clean drinking water, the acquisition of land for Habitat for Humanity in Artesia, the purchase of an ultrasound machine for Oasis Pregnancy Center in Artesia, providing food and education for children through the Kenya Widows and Orphans Ministries, funding mobile medical clinics in Haiti through the Community Health Initiative, assisting with the start-up and ongoing needs of Artesia Classical Academy, helping finance the purchase of a residential home for the Genesis Project (a safe haven for single moms and children in crisis) in Greeley, Colorado, and the construction of two homes for single parents and their children at the New Mexico Christian Children's Home in Portales.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Mayberry, and her parents.

Survivors include:

Her daughter Kay Ann McKamey and husband Keith, of Tijeras NM; their children Krista Wood and husband John of Dublin NH (Connor, Parker, Greyson); Kayla McKamey of Eagen MN (Benjamin); Kole McKamey and wife Sarah of Albuquerque NM (Peyton, Karsen, Reese).

Her son Bob Evan Mayberry and wife Sandra of Artesia; their children Craig Mayberry and wife Hannah of Albuquerque NM (Elena, Luke, Crew); Jeff Mayberry and wife Meredith of Johnson City TN (Emma); Jacqueline Mayberry of Artesia NM (Corbin).

Her daughter Jo Beth Fettig and husband Kevin of Loveland CO; Jo Beth's children, Jade Northrop and Tanner Northrop, both of Idaho Falls ID.

The family would like to thank her caregivers Maribel Varelas, Sanjuana Torres, Linda Romero, and Norma Morillon (these ladies are angels); the wonderful nurses at Enhabit Hospice of Carlsbad; Carla and Vaughn Klontz (Mom's hair was always gorgeous); Kim Franklin and the staff at Eyesite for their unending patience; Sue Chiodini at First American Bank; Kaye Roark and Jessica Hatfield (Mom loved a massage); Candice Greathouse and the staff at Smile Xpressions; Micheal Vinson and the staff at Livingston Hearing Aid Center; Terah Maupin and the staff at ZenCare Family Wellness; Betsy Shields and the staff at La Fonda; and the kind staff at Wendy's who always knew her order.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Bridge Sober Living Home, c/o Bob Mayberry, 3302 W. Richey, Artesia NM 88210