Mary M. Hayes
The most wonderful mother peacefully departed this earth, Sunday evening, July 19, 2013, at the age of 93 1/2 years. Maw loved her family without exception and without fail; always supported us in all our endeavors. After moving from Haleyville, Ala., she lived in Sheffield most of her life and in 1992 moved to Walnut Grove, Tenn. to live with her son. Preceding her in death were her husband, Martin L. Hayes Jr.; and granddaughter, Tara Nicole Thomason; parents, Roxie and Wyatt Burleson, of Natural Bridge, Ala.; and her six siblings.
Originally a member of The White House Church of Christ in Haleyville, Ala., she also attended Cox Boulevard Church of Christ and Walnut Grove Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, William Jerry Hayes, of Walnut Grove, Tenn.; daughter, Mary Ann Thomason (John Futrell); grandson, James Gregory Thomason and wife, Sharon; stepgreat-grandsons, Shannon and Alex Campbell; granddaughter, Shauna Lynn Thomason; great-grandson, Jacob Andrew Pigg, all of Sheffield. Maw left a number of nieces and nephews, locally, Ellaree Johnson (Robert), Lynn Smith (Mattie), Kimberly Burleson, Keith Ellis (Barbara); and a number of nieces and nephews in Boston, Mass. and Indiana.
Visitation will be at Morrison Funeral Home of Tuscumbia, Wednesday, 11-1 p.m., with her graveside service following at 1:30 in Colbert Memorial Gardens. Ray White will officiate.
Pallbearers include, Ray White, Johnny Pollard, Hugh Grissom, Ronald Pigg, Jacob Pigg, Shannon Campbell, Alex Campbell and Robert Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers are Jonathan Futrell, John Futrell, Lynn Smith and Keith Ellis.
Maw loved to talk about the old times and had a very sharp memory. She loved to sew, quilt, cook and be with her family. She taught her family solid Christian faith and for that we are forever grateful.
