Willis Martella Hayes age 65 of 3878 Paul Payne Store Rd. Taylorsville, passed away Saturday January 31, 2009 at CatawbaValleyHospiceCareCenter. She was born October 16, 1943 in IredellCounty to the late John Walter McCurdy and Etta Edith Hayes. She worked sewing for Broyhill Furniture. She was also of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her daughter, Adrian Hayes and fiancée Craig Summers of the home; a brother, Jay Kerley and wife Nancy of Taylorsville; two grandchildren, Rakiah Summers and Malik Summers.
A Memorial/Visitation is planned 6:00-8:00pm Thursday February 5, 2009 at Chapman Funeral Home.
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I went to school with Martella. She was always known as a "bookworm" because she liked to read and was smart. She would always be there on the school steps when I would arrive and would be reading and talking to me while we waited for the bell to ring. Yes, she was humorous. She worked hard for a living and was kind to all she met. I trust that she will rest in peace....she so deserves that. Thoughts to her family and brother Jay,who went to school there too.
(Nell) Rose Prichard Jones - (Hiddenite High School)
Black Mountain, NC
I only knew Martella for a short period of time. The time I spent with her was great. She was so funny and would tell me stories which I took in but didn't know is they were true. I did know she loved her daughter and & grandkids very much. She was a hoot telling me all kind of things that I don't was true but I took them right then as true. I was just glad that I got to spend 12 hrs with her before she passed on. I understand now why Adrianne couldn't handle it because when the seat rattle start coming, if you have never experience them before it not a pleasant thing to see and very awful. My condolences go out to Adrianne and family. I know you will miss you mother but she is in a better world now. God is taking care of her now and she wants you to be happy! I understand the situation now and am relieved to talk to you. May god bless you & your children and remember your mother is ALWAYS THERE WITH YOU, AND THAT IS aways going to be with you. She is always going to be there wherever you are and what you are doing. God bless you and the childen. I am here when you need me.
Kitty Laxton -Hildebran, NC
Adrian,
my heart goes out to you in the loss of your mother. I want you to know that I'm here for you. You have alot of memories to keep in your heart and I know how much you loved your mom and she did too. She is in God's hands in heaven now. May God be with you and your family.
Love You, Teresa Sneed - Statesville, NC
Dear Adrian,
My prayers are with you and your children. Your mother was a very sweet woman. She loved you so much. I have sweet memories of when I kept you as a baby.
Love, Patty Carrigan -Taylorsville, NC
