Tiffaney Adele Mayfield

Obituary For Tiffaney Adele Mayfield

Tiffaney Adele Mayfield was born on July 5, 1984, to the late Dollene Mayfield in Durham, NC. On
December 14, 2024, at Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, CA, God called Tiffaney home,
where she entered eternal rest.
Tiffaney grew up in Henderson, North Carolina, and was educated in Vance County Public Schools. She
graduated from Southern Vance High School in 2002 and continued her educational journey at Bennett
College in Greensboro, NC. While at Bennett College, Tiffaney joined the Zeta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in 2005 and was given the line name PaparaSKEE. In 2007, Tiffaney would
earn a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Bennett College. She later obtained a Master of Science in
Human Resource Management from Strayer University and several professional certifications, to include
Professional in Human Resources, Society for Human Resource Management -Certified Professional.
Tiffaney would also earn a Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace certification from the
University of South Florida.
Tiffaney’s professional career was marked by excellence, dedication and a passion for people. As a
certified human resources professional with over 15 years of experience, she made a lasting impact in
previously served roles at Volvo, Inmar, VF Corporation and the North Carolina Department of Health
and Human Services. Most recently, she served as a Senior Employee & Management Relations
Consultant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was known for her commitment
to transformational leadership and employee advocacy. While in this role, she demonstrated her talents
and exercised her influence. She was admired as an employee who strongly believed in strategic
transformational leadership, assisting with empowering employees and initiating positive change
through the university. She supported the Office of University Development, School of Law, Kenan-
Flagler Business School, and Housekeeping Services.
Tiffaney’s work extended beyond the office, as she contributed to the OHR/EOC Social Committee and
was an active member of the Carolina Black Caucus. Among her many accomplishments, Tiffaney held
recognition as a Certified State Mediator through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources.
She was also a member of the North Carolina Society for Human Resources Management and the
Human Resource Management Association of Greensboro (HRMAG).
Tiffaney’s life was also dedicated to community service. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated, she later joined the Beta Iota Omega Chapter as a graduate member. Her
leadership included serving as Ivy League Reporter and leading initiatives like the “Sister-to-Sister Career
Networking” committee, supporting the professional growth of women of color.
Beyond her professional and civic achievements, Tiffaney was a person of deep empathy, openness, and
grace. She was an avid gardener and a devoted Yorkie lover. Sharing her love of puppies, she
simultaneously entered entrepreneurship and established her own brand, Belle Adele Yorkies, where
she was a successful Yorkie breeder. To date, Belle Adele Yorkies has litters of puppies represented in
various U.S. states.
Tiffaney was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Aline Mayfield, and her mother,
Dollene Mayfield. She leaves to cherish her memories a beloved sister, Tawana Mayfield of Durham, NC;
her beloved brother, Michael Jones (Taleesa) of Greensboro, NC; three nephews, Caleb, Nolan, and

Emerson; two nieces, Lauryn and Egypt; one uncle, Leo Reid of Greensboro, NC; and three aunts,
Christine Peterson (Queens, NY), Sylvia Mayfield (Greensboro, NC), and Janet Mayfield (Henderson, NC).
Tiffaney is also survived by a host of loving cousins, close friends, and sorority sisters who will continue
to celebrate her remarkable life.
Tiffaney’s legacy is one of love, service, and unwavering dedication to those she touched. Though her
sudden passing leaves a deep void, her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all
who were fortunate to know her. Her family and friends cherished her transparency, compassion, and
unwavering support, which left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:30am Chapel at Bennett College 900 East Washington Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation 11am.

Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery 3600 North O'Henry Boulevard Greensboro, North Carolina.

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