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Lois Maynard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 4 to Apr. 3, 2013.

Lois Maynard, age 85, of Winder passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

During her life, she worked several retail jobs including Belk and Wal-Mart. Ms. Maynard was a member of Winder First United Methodist Church and attended the fellowship Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Picket Hayes and Mary Addelia Hayes; and several brothers and sisters, William Hayes, Helen Hayes, Edward Hayes, Dewey Lee Hayes, G.W. Hayes, Ralph Hayes and Marie Skelton.

Survivors include: her sons, Bill Maynard of Lexington, KY, Paul (Linda) Maynard of Winterville, Jerry (Kathy) Maynard of Statham and David (Happy) Maynard of Winder; sister, Margie Blackmon of Statham; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held Sunday, March 3 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Monday, March 4 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. The burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome but contributions may be made to Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St. Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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March 10, 2013

Shirlee Kinsey-Evans

Billy, Paul, Serge, and family,

So very sorry to hear of your loss.

Shirlee Grizzle Kinsey-Evans
(Serge, I am Collin's mom.)

March 6, 2013

Bill , Paul, Jerry & David,
Just want to express my deepest sympathy in your loss. I have many fond memories of Aunt Lois while I was growing up and visiting all of you
in Winder. Again, My deepest sympathy to each of you.
Horace F. Maynard, Jr. "Junior " (Brenda)

March 4, 2013

Smith Memory Chapel, Inc.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

March 4, 2013

David, My thoughts and prayers are with your family today. So sorry to learn this morning that your mother had passed away. Elaine Turner City of Winder

March 3, 2013

susan sharpe dickens

My thoughts and prayers are with all Ms. Lois's boys, grands and family. An influence on my own life growing up, she was a great Mother, Wife and my friend. May GOD hold you each in his arms during this most difficult time. Know the prayers of those that have loved you through your lifetimes will be an added comfort and provide much support. Susan Sharpe Dickens

March 3, 2013

We are so sorry for your family's loss.

Imogene Spies
John and SuSan Yearwood

March 2, 2013

Melinda Prescott

I love you Mama Lois and will miss you! Melinda Prescott

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