Ada Faye Hyatt

Born in Wythe County, VA, Faye wed George Thomas Hyatt in Sparta, NC on June 11, 1955. Soon after, the couple relocated to Greensboro, NC, where they raised their four children.

After spending her early married years devoted to her home and children, Faye went to work after the youngest child started school. Faye worked for the C.E. Smith Company in Greensboro for her entire career, retiring in 2001. Faye was a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rose Chapter No. 178, and worshipped with the congregation of Martin Avenue Baptist Church in Greensboro. Faye loved watching NASCAR and westerns with her husband Tom and rarely missed her soap operas. She was a devoted Christian, wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and a fantastic cook.

Faye was predeceased by husband Tom, father Fred Riggins, Sr., mother Alice Hill Riggins, and brothers Fred, Jr., John, and Danny. Surviving are sons, Tom, Jr. and wife Jennifer, and Steven P. Hyatt, both of Greensboro, and daughters, Donna Faye Sockwell, and husband Russell, of McLeansville, and Cynthia Lynn Wheeler, and husband Joseph, of Whitsett. Also, two grandchildren, Cynthia Marie Wheeler, and husband Jason, of Charleston, SC, and Joseph Ashley White, and wife Austine, of McLeansville. Faye has five great grandchildren: Kayla, Lille, and Emory White, Colton Trueblood, and Marley Wheeler, and many nieces & nephews.

Ada’s life will be celebrated at 1 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Lakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Boulevard (US 29), Greensboro, NC, with Pastor Michael Long officiating. Guests are invited to dress casually and comfortably. The family will remain for a period of visitation after the service.

The family wishes to thank the entire staff of the Carriage House Assisted Living Center in Greensboro, for their wonderful and attentive care of our mother for the last two years. Also, we extend our deepest thanks to AuthoraCare Collective Hospice, for their devoted assistance over these last few months.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation in Faye’s honor be sent to Martin Avenue Baptist Church, 3711 Martin Avenue, Greensboro, NC 2705, or to AuthoraCare Collective Hospice, 2504 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405.