Jo Ann (Hanson) Mayers died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on March 31, 2021. Jo Ann devoted many years as a Camp Fire Girl Leader. Most of her girls are still together today. She was a crossing guard for many years at the Winthrop School before becoming a Labor and Delivery nurse at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She helped deliver countless babies in nearly 40 years. She was a faithful friend, wife, and a supporting loving grandmother. She is the beloved wife of the late Albert W. "Al" Mayers Jr.. Loving mother of Brenda Mayers Walsh of Beverly, Albert W. Mayers III & his wife Linda of Pine Brook, NJ and Sandra McManus & her husband Dana of Danvers. Cherished grandmother of Daniel, Alecia, Rachel, Sarah and the late Nicole. Caring sister of James, Joyce and Betty. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Monday April 5, 2021 from 4:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St. Melrose on Tuesday April 6th at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made on Jo Ann's name to the Melrose High School Permanent Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 760695, Melrose, MA 02176.