Nadine Carroll Hayes

Elder Nadine Hayes Obituary

Nadine Hayes, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and ordained Elder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Cedar Hill, Texas, at the age of 71.

Nadine was born on November 6, 1953, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Cortez Carroll and Victoria Martha Lamb. She was a member of the Pine Bluff High School Marching Band, and she graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1971. She began her post high school academic journey at Arkansas AM&N College, later continuing her studies in Business at the University of Akron in Ohio. As a devoted military spouse and mother, Nadine's path took her across the country, where she furthered her education at Mira Mesa Community College in San Diego, California, studying Early Childhood Education. Her passion for learning and service to others led her to Dallas Baptist University, where she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Christian Counseling.

Throughout her life, Nadine was dedicated to nurturing and educating young minds. She worked as a preschool teacher, substitute teacher, and elementary educator, pouring her heart into every classroom she entered. Her passion for children extended beyond the school walls-she was actively involved in PTA organizations and church-based community outreach programs.

A woman of deep faith, Nadine was ordained in 2002 by The Potter's House of Dallas under Bishop T.D. Jakes, Higher Ground Always Abuning Assembly, Bishop Sherman Watkins. She spent much of her adult life studying the Word of God and evangelizing in every opportunity she could, including being a prayer warrior on The Potter's House Prayer Line and a counselor in the Christian Counseling Center. Her commitment to her faith and community left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Elder Hayes is survived by her loving children: son Ahmad Hayes (Elizabeth) of Shreveport, LA and daughter Stormy Turner (Jonathan), of Cedar Hill, TX. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren-Chloe, Mycah, and Jacob-as well as her siblings: Wallace Johnson (Anne), Alfred Carroll, Dorlean Curry, Myrtle Collins, Vivian Jones, and Vernette "Morning Star" Kittrell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cortez and Victoria Carroll, her brothers Manuel Leroy and Ellis Carroll, and her sister Doris K'Nuckles.

Elder Hayes's legacy of love, service, and faith will continue to inspire all who had the honor of knowing her.

Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025, at Brown Funeral Home Pine Bluff, AR. Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025, at Cypress Memorial Garden, Pine Bluff, AR by Dr. Alfred Carroll by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, AR.

The obituary submitted by the Family.