Charlotte Sue (Knutter) Mayes, 90, of Liberty, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. Charlotte was born February 5th, 1934, in Elmira, MO to Lloyd M and Helen M (Legg) Knutter, who preceded her in death along with her sister, Ressie Jean (Knutter) Toon. Charlotte graduated Valedictorian from Lawson High School in 1950. She married James Edward Mayes on June 20th, 1953. They were blessed with two children, Rhonda Sue (Mayes) Self and Scott Edward Mayes.
 She is survived by her husband Jim, her children Rhonda (Mayes) & Greg Self, Scott & Tammy (Fleenor) Mayes. Six grandchildren Tyler and Katie (Allen) Self, Landon Mayes, Ethan and Jenna (Edens) Self, and Trinity (Mayes) and Anthony Hartnell, Conner and Honour (Sollars) Sabbert, and Caitlyn (Sabbert) and Nick Fowler. Five great-grandchildren James Self, Charlotte Hartnell, Skye Fowler, Blake Self, and David Self.
 Charlotte was a steadfast wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, avid party hostess, and eternal servant unto others. She loved to cook and bake, and nobody made better guacamole or pecan pie. She enjoyed tending to her garden and plants, cross stitching, playing pitch, and spoiling her grandchildren. She had served as PTA President at Gracemor Elementary in Kansas City and was a Cub Scout Leader.
 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Polo Christian Church or Elmira Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Polo Christian Church followed by a service celebrating Charlotte’s life at 2:00 PM, also at the church. Burial will follow at Prairie Ridge Cemetery, west of Polo. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Polo (660) 354-2214. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com