Mary Hayes

Mary Elizabeth Hayes, age 82, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020. She was born December 14, 1937 to her parents Ezra and Mary "Peters" Myers in Circleville. On May 29 1965, she married husband Martin Hayes Sr. who passed away September 2, 2003. Mary grew up in Circleville and graduated from Circleville High School in 1956. She had fond memories of growing up on Scioto Street and working at the AandP Market and Savings Bank as a teller. Mary retired from Georgia Pacific, where she worked in the payroll department. Mary was affectionately known as "Grommy" by her granddaughter. She and "Chandy" shared a very special bond, spending lots of time together. Mary enjoyed picking her up from school and attending her music and sporting events. Mary loved her family and was always there when needed. She will be greatly missed.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sister Esther (Dave) Winks; and nephews David Jr. and Doug Winks.

Left to mourn is her son Marty (Jody) Hayes Jr.; dearly loved granddaughter Chandler Hayes; brother Gene (Ruth) Myers; nephews Skip Leasure, Eric, Devin, and very special nephew Darin (Amy) Myers and their children Camille and Lane; cherished childhood friend Mildred Strawser and many cousins, great nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in law.

Visitation will be held at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, located at 151 East Main street Circleville, on Friday September 18 from 11 to 1pm with a funeral service following at 1pm. Burial will follow at Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Fairhope hospice.