Eleanor Mann Ayres

Eleanor Mann Ayres, 87, of Mechanicsville, passed June 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Nettie H. Mann. Eleanor was retired after 30 years from the C&P Telephone Company, belonged to United Daughters of the Confederacy and was a member of Fairmount Christian Church.

Eleanor was also preceded in death by her brother, Howard C. Mann, Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gordon M. Ayres; one brother, Roy T. Mann (Betty); four nephews, Roy T. Mann, Jr. (Lindsey), Michael, Stephen and John Stevens and sister-in-law, Rae A. Wootton.

A special thanks to Hall’s Care Home employees Kim, Lolli, Ryan and staff.

Funeral services will be held on June 20, 2024 at 1 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn with interment in Rocky Mount Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairmount Christian Church, P O Box 788, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 or Rocky Mount Church, 348 Rocky Mountain Road, Dillwyn, VA 23936.