Eunice (Converse, Owens) Mayes was born on January 21, 1920. She was the daughter of Ella (Titsworth) and Eugene Converse.

She was married to William Owens and they had one child:

1. Ronald Owens, Sr.

Later, she was married to John Mayes and they had six children:

1. Ella (Mayes) Bentancourt

2. Dorothy (Mayes) McCalla

3. Hazel Mayes (1949-1955)

4. John Mayes

5. Henrieta Mayes

6. Caroline Mayes