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Willie Hayes Obituary
Willie Mae Hayes
Mrs. Willie Mae Hayes was born to Marion and Viola Joe Dolford on April 8, 1939, in Florence.
She was a life-long member of the North Florence Community, where she raised her two children, David Allen and Wilma.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School and spent many years of employment with Carolinas Hospital System, One-Hour Martinizing Cleaners, Jack and Jill, and Muldrow & Bakers Day Care Center. Out of all of her years of employment, she was most proud of her work with children.
She was a member of Monumental Baptist Church for over 31 years where she served in the choir, Pastors Aide, Pulpit Aide and Willing Workers. She was a devoted member who loved her church family. Other organizations included the Household of Ruth.
Willie Mae loved her community and was totally dedicated to her family. Family meant everything to her and she demonstrated it in words and actions every day.
She enjoyed sitting on her front porch and greeting her neighbors and friends as they passed, or just a friendly wave across the street to neighbors of over 35 years. To know this dear lady was to love her.
She didnt have much, but she would feed and help anybody in need. Her friends never knew her to have an enemy.
Mrs. Hayes leaves behind a loving family that is devastated by this great loss.
Survivors include her son, David Allen Hayes; daughter, Wilma H. Epps; grandchildren, Jade and Davita Upshur, Joshua James; great-grandson, Azel Banag; brothers, Curley and Ernest Dolford of Florence, Elder Marion (Josephine) Dolford of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Viola Lovell of Florence and Rosalie Gosha of Philadelphia. She also leaves a loving extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a very special friend, Jessie Mae Smith.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Monumental Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Garden of Rest Cemetery, directed by Backus Funeral Home.
The family will receive members and friends at the home of her daughter at 817 Millier Drive, Darlington.
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Wilma Hayes Epps
August 24, 2025
Just a few days ago, Allen posted a picture of us on FB, I smiled as it brought me sweet memories, tomorrow will be bitter as each 8/25 reminds me as the day you were missing. You are missed, loved and never forgotten
Wilma H Epps
August 25, 2024
Continuing to miss you, remembering you with love, trying to adhere to the best advice given by you yet realizing you left us not broken but with the will and stability to continue on until we meet again.
Ernest Manning Dolford
August 26, 2023
My Dear Sister, I miss you more than I can explain. when you were taken away from me and your family, a piece of my heart was taken away from me. you will will always be loved and remembered for as long as I live. Love forever: Your Brother Mannie.
Wilma
August 24, 2023
What more can be said or done, memories of every human emotion that life and time created were shared with you, nothing else can be said or done, only the lifelong love for you for as long as I live, Wilma
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Marion Dolford
September 28, 2009
My dearest Sister
How can I begin to express my love for you.No one could have had a more loving sister. You meant the world to me and I honestly wondered how I could go on without you.God has been my help as I grieved your loss.I understand more clearly why the Psalmist said "If it had not been for the Lord who was on my side where would I be" Willie Mae, we took so much for granted,assuming we would always be there for each other and life would go on indefinitely. I miss you so much and I know that there will always be that void in my life.I thank GOD for the time He gave us. I am so grateful that I have Curt, Manny, Ree,Rose, Josie and Deanna to lean on.Rest on in heaven knowing that Bunky and Allen are now our children, just as you would have wanted it. We will always be there for them. We always knew that one day the six would become five but I promise you that we will continue to love each other and bring the family together as much as possible, in your honor. And so I say goodnight my sister.I take comfort knowing that you are resting in the arms of our beloved savior. Rest on Willie Mae,i'll see you in the rapture.
Your little brother,
Junior (Marion)
Deanna Dolford Jackson
September 27, 2009
My sweet Aunt Willie Mae,
Over a year has passed and the thought that I will never see you on Earth again still hurts my heart deeply. I missed your presence, your smile, that hearty laugh of yours, and your warm embrace this past summer in my first visit back to Florence. Our lives will never be quite the same without you in it. Fortunately, you left us with many, many fond memories. I consider myself blessed to have had you in my life. I know it was the Lord who called you home, so I try not to question why. I just know that you are at peace resting in His arms right where His angels belong.
I love you.
September 25, 2009
Ms Willie Mae,
You will forever be the epitome of style and elegence. I admired you as a child and now, as a adult, I admire and value you as an example of what I can be. Your life truly is a testament of courage in the face of adversity and faith in the living God. It is my prayer that I too will not falter nor stumble along this journey we call life but willfight the good fight of courage and stand for what is right and true. Thank you for doing what others could and would not do and for showing the rest of us what must be done.
Sleep and rest.
I love you always,
Lorrainne Samuels Graves
Patricia Glenn
September 24, 2009
Mrs. Willie Mae, a dear cousin, is deeply missed. She was very special, extremely kind and so "easy going."
Mrs. Willie Mae... I'll fondly remember and cherish precious memories of her. I remember when I graduated from college, Mrs. Willie Mae gave me a pair of my first isotoner gloves. She said "Pat, they will keep your hands warm on those cold cold mornings as you drive to school." They not only kept my hands warm, but I thought of her and her warm beautiful smile. I wore those gloves for many years.
To Wilma, Allen and all of us who love her, ...Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
May God Strengthen!
Josie Dolford
August 5, 2009
Though your smile is gone forever, and your hands we can't touch, we still have many memories of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in His care, we have you in our hearts.
As long as you're in our hearts, you'll never be forgotten.
Wilma H. Epps
September 28, 2008
I am the daughter of the late Willie Mae Hayes, Wilma, and I want to thank everyone for their prayers and expressions of sympathy which provided comfort during our time of bereavement. To have had her as my mom was one of God's greatest gifts and to have shared her with all of you has been a blessing. She was my mom, best friend,confidant, healer of boo-boos and broken hearts. We went many places together especially Superwalmart for Nekot crackers. I sometimes smile about us and the others that smiled with us throughout the years. We ask as a family unit, neighbor, friend, coworkers, that prayers continue to abound as sometimes we don't know how to pray; Likewise the spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes interssion for us with groanings which can not be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:26-29. He called her for his purpose. She answered and for all we know not a minute too soon nor late. She is not in pain and I have memories of her calling me "Bunky", nobody could say it like her but many memories remain in my heart and in my mind. The many prayers that went up during this time were and are continually appreciated, don't stop. I praise and thank him for the years we had with her and I have only the best memories of "mama". Yes, I miss her immensely but He called her. Thank you all very much because when we see her again, she will thank you again, too. So he answered and said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:29. Who are our neighbors? All of us. Wilma H. Epps
Violarea Lovell
September 26, 2008
My dear sister Willie Mae, oh how I missed you, you are in god's care now, I know he will care for you and he will restore all that has been taken from you and he will multiply that which was taken meany times over.I love you but God loves you best. Love from your sister: Rea.
Curley Dolford
September 26, 2008
My dear sister, words cannot describe how I have missed you, I know God love you and he will take good care of you, he will keep you protected in his resting place from now on. may god bless and keep you. Love from bro. Curt.
Danielle bostic
September 18, 2008
Aunt Willie Mae I Love You and I thank you sooo much for being there for me and treating me as your own... I want to apologize I couldnt make it but I wanted to sooo bad I love you and will you rest peacefully at gods side I love you and sorry to the rest of the family...
Tracy Greene
September 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
James Ellis Family
September 7, 2008
Our prayers will be with the entire family.
Eula (Tootsie) Williams-Walton
September 6, 2008
Willie Mae and I started school together with several others, including Ivory Herbert (Man). I am very happy that I got to see her when she & her brothers attended my Mom, Andeliza Williams (Miss Mudda), memorial services in Mar. 08.
VICKY ADAMS
September 5, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce Priestly
September 5, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Ann Priestly
September 5, 2008
May God Bless all of you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sidney & Gracie Williams
September 4, 2008
Marion & Jo, Our prayers are with you both during this difficult time. However, remember: 2 Cor 5:1 "Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands." Hang in there as you treasure her memories.
Dr. Ernest G. & Andrea Francis
September 4, 2008
We are sadden by your loss. We share your pain. Our church is praying for your strength and tenacity during this trying time. Love and prayers.
Charles & Lela Bonds
September 4, 2008
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted"
Matthew 5:4
Pastor and First Lady Dolford,
We are praying that the Lord is holding you close; giving you comfort, strength, and peace in these difficult days. Please know we are here for you, we are praying for you, and we love you both.
One Day At A Time
Benjamin & Rosalind Woolridge
September 4, 2008
Thank God for his confort in this time of sadness. We pray that God will give you and your family what you need at this time.
Thelma Harris
September 4, 2008
While I did not now Willie Mae, my sympathy goes out to Marion and Jo in the loss of their loved one.
Jennifer Hune
September 4, 2008
Hello, Cousins Marion and Josie.
While I don't know your hurt, I do understand THE hurt. I know that you both are very faithful people and know fully that YOU SHALL be comforted through this. Those who are faithful unto death shall receive a crown of life. I hope you are comforted in this.
Lucy Walker
September 4, 2008
Our prayers are with the whole family. I met her 2 years ago. What a sweet lady.
Daniel Terrazas
September 4, 2008
Marion,
You and your family are in my prayers. May God grant you the strength to get through this.
Angela Williams
September 4, 2008
Mr. Dolford,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thougths and prayers.
Fran Kurtz
September 4, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. Your family is in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers! God Bless!
Fran Kurtz & Family
Beatrice Francis Davis
September 4, 2008
Josephine and Marion,
My prayers are with you in your time of grief. God is able to give you peace.
James Galimore ll
September 3, 2008
Our heart felt prayers are with you an your family. an we are praying the the lord will bring you through.
Kala Johnson
September 3, 2008
You're in my thoughts and prayers!!!
charles robinson
September 3, 2008
Charles Robinson 9/3/08
Bishop & Margaret Palmer
September 3, 2008
Jo & Marion,
We are sadden by the loss of someone so dear to you (your sister). Our prayers are with you during these times. We pray that God will strengthen and lift you up. God bless you!
Lance Bowie
September 3, 2008
Marion/Jo,
Our prayers reach out to you and the family from Alaska.
Love The Bowie's
Lance,Phyllis,Talia And Lance II(Buster)
Jean Galimore
September 3, 2008
To my dear family, you are in my prayers and thoughts daily. May God give you the strength you need to deal with the home going of Willie Mae, who seemed like my very own blood family. Just know that God never put any more on us than we can bare. Look to Him for your strength. Willie Mae left us all with loving memories so lets cherish them and find comfort in knowing that she loved us all. Yes, we will miss her loving smile, her laughter at the family gatherings among many, many other memories she left us with. We know God doesn't make a mistake. He has pick the most beautiful flower from the garden to go with his bouquet of heavenly angels. We know that she was truly an angel in disguise. She would want us to find strength in each other right now. So, Allen and Wilma, especially if you need a friend, an ear or just a shoulder to lean on please allow me to be there for you. To Marion and Jo, Manny, Curt, Ree and Rose, I am here for all of you. I love you all.
Please do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
Someone so special as Willie Mae will never be forgotten and the happiest of times will always be remembered.
I love you family!
Irene M Jolly
September 1, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Assurant Property & Casualty Verifications Dept.
August 31, 2008
Sorry for your lost. May God all of you and heaven smile uopn you all.
Cheryl Hanna
August 31, 2008
Dear Wilma-I'm thinking about you. You are in my prayers. I will visit you as soon as I can.
Love Always,
Sis. Alma, Etoye, Kayla and Stephen Nathaniel, Martin
August 31, 2008
Our prayer are with you Elder Dolford and family.
Jackie Pickett
August 31, 2008
TO the family of Ms. Willie Mae Hayes, may god be with you and keep his loving arms around you. Always remember god loves you and he will be there for you whenever you need him. May god bless you and smile upon you.
Kenneth Robinson
August 31, 2008
Wilma & David
Please accept my heartfelt sorrow during this time. My prayers are with you both and the entire family. May God Bless you all.
Harold & Jackie Bailey
August 31, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Solomon
August 31, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Valarie Ragin
August 30, 2008
I know we are hurting and nothing can fill the void but do know that GOD makes no mistakes. Willie Mae is in a better place where there is no more sorrow no more pain looking down at us with a warm and loving smile. She will be watching over you helping you through the darkest hours. She is resting in peace now. Keep her memories alive.
Sorry I couldn't be there with you but do know you are in my prayers.
Sherry Robinson
August 30, 2008
To the family with deepest sympathy:
I do not remember Mrs. Hayes, but my mother Elizabeth Carolyn Robinson has worked with Mrs. Hayes at One Hour Martinizer Cleaners for 30 years. My mother stated that Mrs. Hayes use to pick me up from the day care when I was 3 or 4 years old. After hearing my mother speak about what a wonderful person Mrs. Hayes was, I felt like I've known her my entire life. My mother and I would like to let you know that we are praying for you and that Mrs. Hayes will be truly missed by so many people who loved her. God Bless.
Sherry & Elizabeth Robinson
Kimberly Crawford
August 30, 2008
My heart truly goes out to the family of Mrs. Hayes, she will always be remembered as a kind, caring, thoughtful,loving person. She will be missed deeply. I am a member of Monumental Baptist church and knew Mrs. Hayes from church. I truly believe God has taken her into his loving arms and welcomed her home..
May you find peace in God knowing she is with the Father and you will see her again.
God Bless.
With deep sympathy.
Kim (James) Crawford and family
Tomekia Quillen
August 30, 2008
Wilma & Allan
Lean not on your own understanding. GOD knows it all!! Keep praying.
David Rosser
August 30, 2008
We pray that the Lord will comfort and sustain you in this time or great sorrow. May God bless you always.
David, Lynn, and Kandace Rosser
WENDY HOFFMAN
August 30, 2008
I DO NOT KNOW YOU BUT MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND ALWAYS KNOW THE JESUS CARES FOR YOU. HE KNOWS THE PAIN YOU BEAR.
Susie Bennett
August 30, 2008
Dear Wilma - We were so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. We are keeping you near and dear in our prayers. Lou and Susie
Melika&Edward Wingate
August 30, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
melanie mcneil
August 29, 2008
I knew Ms Hayes to be a very sweet lady the little time I knew her from picking up my little cousin from the daycare which she worked. My little cousin loved her "Hayes" , we couldn't get her to say Ms...
May God bless and comfort your family during this sad loss and here after. I am sure Ms Hayes is with her Maker smiling down on us, she has made the journey we all still have to one day take.
God be with you and keep you all.
Stephanie, Deondre & Octavia Lockhart
August 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. She was a wonderful and caring person. I remember her at the daycare and she always had a smile. May your memories of her bring you joy and comfort. She is at peace and in a better place, God has an Angel up there with him and she will be looking down on you all smiling.
mary gainey
August 29, 2008
wilma,david a,i liked mrs hayes i am so sorryfor your loss there will never be another like yourmother ,i,run mary,s used merchandise at 2210 alligator road not far from were she worked she came by to buy things for her house that she loved so much,and she talked about her children,grandchildren ,family i,am so sorry i,,will,miss that lady,my store is 2210 alligator road if you,need me ,or,to,talk,call,me,843-6612874,,,mary,gainey
Ann & Imani Ragin
August 29, 2008
God was walking through his garden and saw the most beaautiful precious flower and picked it.
Willie Mae will truly be missed.
My love to all my cousin I am here for you when you need me.
Audrey Platt
August 29, 2008
I don't know any of you, but my heart goes to you. May God Forever Bless You All! I am praying for you to make it through.
Noelle Lawing
August 29, 2008
I did not know your mother but allow me to express my deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. Please know that she's in the arms of the angels and recieving her well earned reward.
George Bishop
August 29, 2008
My sympathy and prayers will be with the Hayes and Dolford family for the loss of a dear love one.
George Bishop
Quanshia Darby
August 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jennifer Stephens
August 29, 2008
Ms. Wilma - Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Your Mother was a wonderful lady and everytime I saw her she was smiling. My girls love you so much and your Mother too. I know that this is a very hard time for your family but keep in mind that God's love is surrounding you. With much love and deep sympathy.
Eyvonne Phillips-Small
August 29, 2008
Wilma and Allan, words can't express how sorry I am for the lost of your mother. Your'e mom was an angel who has truely earn her wings. May God comfort you both, In your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carmella Smith
August 29, 2008
To the hayes family: may god comfort you all, durng your time of breavement!
GERALDINE BRIGGS CUNHA
August 29, 2008
To the family of Sister Willie Mae Hayes: I didn't know Sis Hayes personally but as I listened to all the very nice things that was said about her I know she's resting in the arms of our Saviour looking down on her loved ones here on earth asking them to find peace with what happened and to look to God for that peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Seek God for understanding. We love you.
cyndi mooney
August 29, 2008
To the Family of Mrs. Willie May, I did not know your mother personally, but am so sorry for your tragic loss. Just remember that God doesn't make mistakes and that your Mom is in a much better place.
Genevieve Brown
August 29, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. I want you to know I am praying for your family in your time of sorrow. Cast all your cares upon Jesus. Paul says in 2Corinthians 5:8 "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord".
I am sorry I can't be there, but remember I am praying for you and my church family, also.
Tina Gordon
August 29, 2008
May the Peace of God sustain the Dolford and Hayes families in this time of mouring. Ms. Hayes is a beautiful and gentle person and she has rightfully earned her wings and crown.
James Graham
August 29, 2008
Sleep on Ms. Willie Mae and take your rest. I Know in my heart you are somewhere around Gods throne.
shavonne manigault
August 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may GOD continue to keep you under his covenant and bless you all.I will keep you in prayer.
Ashlee Bolden
August 29, 2008
May God Bless the family during this difficult time. Always know that God will help you through it each day. My prayers are with the family. May God Bless You All
Sherrill Poston
August 29, 2008
I did'nt know your Mom. She sounds like she was a grand Lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Shelter You in His Loving Arms now and forever.
Ivory Herbert
August 29, 2008
May your memories of Willie Mae's beautiful soul, her loving and gentle spirit, bring peace and comfort to you during this difficult time.
Harold & Linda Reynolds
August 29, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Joyce (Blondie) Farrow
August 29, 2008
Allen, and Bunky, my deepest sympathy. No words could express our grief for this untimely and unnecessary death.
Janet Jackson
August 29, 2008
To the family of Sister Hayes, I do not know Ms. Hayes personally, but have been following the articles in the paper. My spirit has been weeping from the moment i read the first article. I just wanted to say that as a fellow child of God, I am praying for the whole family, friends, and all whos lives she has touched. I know that the Holy Spirit is a undescribable comforter. May ya'll lean on Him, as His arms are always there and never weak. God be with all of you in the coming months as you are reminded of this great loss during the trial of these young men.
Linda Rouse Singleton
August 29, 2008
I'm sorry for the lost of your loved one. May God bless each and every one of you.
August 29, 2008
May God grant you the peace that only He can. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Safe in the arms of Jesus.....
Joan Brooks
August 29, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Valarie Ragin
August 29, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Teresa Timmons
August 29, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
SAM ADDISON
August 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brandie Morris
August 29, 2008
To the friends and family of Mrs. Hayes. Anytime something like this happens in our town, we are all touched in some way. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Just know that she is now in a much better place, and the memory of her and what she has done will help to get you through this rough time. God bless you all.
melinda myers
August 29, 2008
Someone so special will never be forgotten and the happiest of times will always be remembered
Patti Switzer-Tindal
August 29, 2008
This senseless act against a wonderful member of our Florence Community moves me to tears. May the angels wrap their loving arms around Mrs. Hayes family and friends and comfort them in their grief.
May you soar with the Angels dear lady!
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