Deacon Mary Katheryn Milton Hayes Obituary in Greensboro at Woodard Funeral Home

Obituary For Deacon Mary Katheryn Milton Hayes

Mrs. Mary Hayes of Greensboro, NC passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

“Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master”. John 20:16
On July 29, 1949 (The Hottest Day of that Year!), there was born to the late Deacon Wesley and Catherine Rankin Milton, Mary, the oldest daughter of the family, in McLeansville, North Carolina. Mary was the fourth
child of the six children.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved parents, one brother, Harold and her oldest daughter, Vangie.
She grew up on the Gibsonville farm and she enjoyed every moment of raising tobacco and gardening! Mary learned so much from the farm and cooking from the best chief in the world, but did not retain very much in her later years!
Mary gave her life to the Lord very early. She joined the St. John African Methodist Church in Gibsonville, NC. Mary was baptized in a little creek on her family farm. She was very faithful there until she moved her membership to the Union Grove Congregational Church, McLeansville, NC.
There at Union Grove, Mary served in many capacities. She was a member of the Young Adult choir and later in life a member of the Senior
choir. Mary was also a member of the Usher Board, Board of Trustees, Missionary Circle, Program Committee, and many other areas of service.
Mary ultimate service position, occurred on SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023—2:30PM, when she along with two other young ladies, were Ordained Deacon
(the First Women in this position) at the Union Grove Congregational Church. Mary has enjoyed this service position, through leading worship at
the 11:00 am Worship Service at her designated Sundays, and all other duties of the Office of Deacon! She enjoyed following in the “footsteps of
her father, Deacon Wesley,” as long as her health permitted. On a chance meeting in 1970 at a convenience store she met Karl Hayes,
whom she wed over 49 years ago. They enjoyed travels in Texas, Niagra Falls, Montreal Canada and the Worlds Fair in Knoxville TN and other
cities.
Mary had a strong work ethic. After finishing High School, at the Gibsonville High School, in May, 1967. Mary found her first position of employment at the Cone Mills, Minneola Plant, Gibsonville, NC. She then went on to the Burlington Industries Hosiery Plant in Greensboro, NC.

Mary then found her joy in sales at Kroger Grocery Store, Greensboro, NC. She later was employed in sales at Montgomery Wards, Greensboro, NC in
jewelry. Mary moved from there to JC Penny’s, Greensboro, NC in the area of jewelry sales. Following that she found her joy at the Belk Department Store, Friendly Shopping Center, Greensboro.
Mary leaves to cherish her memories Karl Sr, Karen Hayes of the home. Karl Jr (Erika) of Greensboro. Son in law Kevin Alderman of Gibsonville Grandchildren Kaysha Alderman of Greensboro, Welsey Alderman of
Gibsonville, Mari Hayes and Lailah Hayes of Greensboro. Brothers Julius Milton Sr (Janet) Marietta GA, Rev Ervin Milton (Louise), Rev Paul Milton of
Greensboro NC. Sister and best friend Ouida Milton of Browns Summit NC.
Sister-in-law Juanita Nunley (Levitus), Jesslyn Bowers, Richard Bowers of Reidville NC. A host of nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life for Deacon Mary Hayes will be Saturday, September 14, 2024 at United Holy Church of America, 5104 Dunstan Rd. Greensboro, NC. Family visitation will begin at 2:30pm and Celebration of Life to begin at 3:00pm.

Interment will take place at Union Grove Congregational Church Cemetery in McLeansville, NC.

Deacon Hayes will Lie-in-state at Woodard Memorial Chapel on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 6:00pm-8:00pm

***Woodard Funeral Home is not affiliated with any other Funeral Home***

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I was sad to hear about Mary's passing. Belated Condolences are extended to the Hayes and Milton family. Gid bless you. Betty Burnett Lindenwold, New Jersey

OC & Shirley Johnson With deepest sympathy for Mary's Family.🙏🏾

To. The Hayes,Milton, and Alderman families. Thank God for the relationship we share. Mary you are missed but not forgotten. God Grace and Peace to the family. No more pain God has wiped them away. Love you family. Linda Williamson and family

Pastor Milton and Family you have my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I remember your sisters would come and worship when you were pastoring at Collins Grove UMC.❤️Judy Morgan

To the Hayes and Milton Families: My condolences and prayer of comfort for you in the loss of your "Beloved Mary".

She was extremely generous with her heart and had an infectious type of happiness. She will be truly missed and was so very much loved. Family love, Dewey and Doris Maxwell

To Mr. Hayes, Karen and KJ. Thinking of you and family please remember. The Lord is near the brokenhearted. Love you, Laura and Krysta Chambers

Our sincere condolences to the Milton and Hayes family. We will keep you in prayer. Warner and Marie Chavis.

Our sincere Condolences to you and your Family. We will keep you and your Family in our Prayers Mrs.Yvonne Jackson, Clark & Houston Family.

Sent with love and remembrance of your loved Mary." Always a pleasure to be graced with her angelic smile. Pamela Diggins and Family

Ms. Mary, your warmth, humor, and kindness will be missed by your customers and your Belk family! We love you so!

The Mitchell United Methodist church family and I have the wonderful pleasure of getting to know Miss Mary through her brother our former beloved pastor Paul Milton. She as well as her other siblings were a joy to have in service when they were drop in on us as well as Pastor Paul Milton during the time that we had him. It is with a heavy heart that I give my warmest condolences on the behalf of the McNeill family as well as the Asheboro Charge. Pastor Milton and the Milton family know that we are here and that you are loved. Sincerely, Lay Servant Felix A. McNeill of Mitchell UMC, Asheboro NC

My Condolences to the Family. I'm praying God Strengthen each of you. R.I.H.🌹

To the Hayes, Milton and Alderman Families, We extend our condolences to you in the passing of your loved one. May God bless, strengthen and comfort you during this very difficult time. And may your faith in God sustain you in the days ahead. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathy, Jean L. Bryant, Joyce L. Breeze, Dorothy Lindsay, Alice Lindsay, Christine L. McCain, Robert Lindsay, Sr and the Lindsay Family

Deacon Mary had a wonderful spirit and beautiful smile. I had the privilege of worshipping with her on occasion. Praying the God of all comfort overshadow the family during this difficult time.

My condolences and prayers to the family. I would see you and Quida a lot when I traveled to Greensboro. Ernestine Snipes-Richardson

My condolences and prayers to the family, will miss seeing you and Quida when I travel to Greensboro.

I met Mary many years ago through the conferences which we belonged with the Congregational Churches. She is such a lovely person, and I am sure will be greatly missed by all that love and care for her. May God give you the strength and peace to help you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Jo Austin Gilmore, Pittsboro.

I am so filled with sadness! Mary and I talked many times at BELK! I would visit the store just to see her! I will certainly miss her beautiful smile and warm welcome spirit! Family you have my prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Debra Foust Mitchell

Mary, oh how we are going to miss you. Just seeing you a couple of months ago and getting to give you a big hug at K&W. Belk will not be the same without you! Family, thank you for sharing her with us. Praying the Lord's comfort as you go through this difficult time. Love, Kenny & Margaret Brown

To the Hayes and Milton family. May God's love bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. I pray that cherished memories bring you comfort and peace. Our prayers are with you with deepest sympathy. Pastor Otto and Evangelist Mildred Burston

To the Hayes, Milton and Alderman family we are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mary. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time of grief. We cannot begin to comprehend the sorrow you are feeling, but we will continue to keep you all in prayer. Much♥️. Roy and Joan Graves

Another branch has fallen from your tree.Mary ,Mary I will miss you,your smile,your jokes.you were a true woman of God.God made only one Mary Milton Hayes.Family be blessed God will always comfort you.

Ms Mary, My very first day at Belk, you trained me. Over the course of almost 3 years you and I would joke each and every time we worked together.You would always say your signature phrase to me, after you rung me "I'm going to pray for you" because you knew I had just held your ear hostage with that "Ms Mary, I'm not going to buy anything voice". Man, I'm going to miss working with you,but I take pride and joy knowing that I was trained by The BEST!!!! Ms Mary, take your rest, your work on earth has been done. Your favorite (and I know you would agree)Co worker, Natasha Scott.

Pastor Paul, sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family, You are all in our prayers. Garrett's Grove United Methodist Church

I met Mary through Her sister Ouida when we worked at Dress Barn, she would come in shop and laugh. We both had different names we would call each other and would laugh and laugh, Mary was a joy to be around always had a smile on her face. She will be missed but not forgotten. She has gained her wings we deserved faithful servant. Love Alma Dress Barn

So sorry for your loss and thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Mrs. Mary I will truly miss your fun and laughter that you always had at work. Your Belk family is feeling your loss and miss you. From your ladies wear department fellow associates and your manager Anthony or as you would say Anthooony

Linda, Marva, and I offer our deepest condolences, prayers, and sympathies. Blessings, Linda Mebane, Marva and Samuel Moore, Jr.

My sincere prayers and condolences to the Hayes Families! Ms. Mary was well loved and we will truly miss her genuine love, sweet spirit, her kindness and seeing her at the A&T Homecoming celebrations. May God continue to give you all comfort and peace today and for the days to come. Much Love,
Bertha Brown Greensboro NC

Mary, I'm going to miss you my friend. Our Condolences to the family. Sending prayers and love to Hayes and the Milton family. ❤️🙏🏽 Love Brenda Lindsay

To the Hayes, Milton & Alderman Family: Words can't express how we feel in the loss of Sis Mary Hayes. We want you to know that she is missed very much. You have our most sincere Sympathy. James & Charlene Patrick

To the Hayes,Milton and Alderman family. No words can really express the loss of a loved one. Mary will truly be missed. We pray the memory of her smile and laughter will give your family strength during this time of sorrow.The Dick family (Johnsie Marilyn Nellie Alvin and Jazmyne)

Sorry for your loss Margie Carter&Family

To the Hayes and Milton family.Our hearts are also saddened for your loss. May the Lord comfort and keep you during this most difficult times. Asking the Lord to comfort you all like anyone else can. Our love to siblings and grandchildren. God Bless. Rev.& Mrs. John R Rudd , Jamestown NC

Sending my heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers to the Hayes, Milton and Alderman family. Debra Glenn

My Prayers and Condolences to the Family.

Mrs Mary I am going to miss your smiling face and you cracking jokes and picking at me about something at Belk. RIP my friend! I will never forget you! You are forever loved. Take your rest🙏🏽🙏🏽 Sending love and prayers to the Hayes Family!