Mary Nell Hay (nee Murray), 89, of Houston, TX, devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2020. She was born October 24, 1930 in Jacksonville, TX to Adele and Joe Murray. She attended Jacksonville High School and worked following graduation to help pay for her brothers’ college expenses. She was married on December 10, 1953 to James D. Hay of Temple, TX. She worked for the Spring Branch School District in Houston for over 20 years, before retiring in 1999. She was a devoted Christian and loyal member of the Memorial Drive Methodist Church of Houston. She is survived by her son David of Houston, daughter Patricia and son-in-law Steven Adams of Pearland, and son Mark and daughter-in-law Robyn of Katy, TX; also survived by her grandsons Joseph Sheinfeld and Ethan Adams; Connor, Braden and Nolan Hay; and great-granddaughter Dahlia Sheinfeld. Preceded in death by her husband, both parents and brothers John, Walter and Joe Murray. Memorial to take place upon lifting of restrictions due to COVID-19. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Lighthouse for the Blind.
Why should I feel discouraged?
And why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart feel lonely
And long for heavenly home
When Jesus is my portion?
And my constant friend is He
You know, his eye is on the little sparrow
And I know he cares for you and me
His eye is on the little sparrow
And I know God is watching over you and me
I sing because my soul is a happy
I sing because I'm free
For His eye, it is on the little sparrow
And I know He's watching over you and me
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