Elizabeth A Hayes

Elizabeth Ann (Hart) Hayes went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 16, 2020. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 33 years, Thomas E. Hayes; infant daughter Sharon; her parents George and Katie Hart; brothers Junior, Marvin, and Harold; sisters Colleen and Mildred. She is survived by her daughter Teresa Makinney, son Mark (Judy) Hayes, son Thomas (Michele) Hayes, Jr., grandchildren Aleah Makinney, Nicole Makinney, Lennon Hayes, Nathan Hayes, Aleah Hayes and David Hayes, sister Jessie Meeks, brother Edward Hart, and dear friend Gary Rogers.

Elizabeth was born on January 27, 1940 in Holly Pond, Alabama. In 1957, she married Thomas “Bud” Hayes, and the two resided in Nevada, California, Florida, and Puerto Rico while he served in the US Navy. They returned to Birmingham, Alabama, eventually settling in Pinson, Alabama.

Family was extremely important to Elizabeth. She celebrated her children and grandchildren’s achievements and supported their activities. Elizabeth made it a priority every year for family to gather for Christmas and Decoration.

As a longtime member of First Baptist Church Pinson, Elizabeth enjoyed singing in the church choir, participating in Keenagers, helping with VBS, teaching children’s Sunday School, and serving on the pastor search committee.

Elizabeth found joy in serving others. She regularly visited shut-ins or those who were in the hospital and served her community through Discovery Clubs of Alabama, Center Point Civitan Club, her neighborhood HOA, and the Lazy Daisy Garden Club. She also worked for many years at Pinson Elementary.

Elizabeth was also able to travel extensively, making several trips to Hawaii, Europe, and Greece to visit family, visiting many National Parks with her children and grandchildren, and working with groups on mission trips to Honduras and Romania.

The family would like to say a special thanks to the members of First Baptist Church Pinson, Comfort Care Hospice, and Visiting Angels for their loving care during her illness.

The family will hold a private service at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel at 10:00 am on Monday, December 21st. Friends are invited to watch a livestream of the funeral service online, or by attending a livestream viewing event at First Baptist Church Pinson at 10:00 am. Friends and family are invited to attend a public graveside service at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 21st at Brooklyn Cemetery, 2176 County Road 1693, Holly Pond, Alabama 35083. Please remember to wear a mask and respect social distancing recommendations if you are attending any in-person services.

Flowers are welcomed or donations can be made to First Baptist Church Pinson in her honor.

Online Funeral Service Link: https://zoom.us/j/97429761821

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