In loving memory of

Mary Edith Hayes
September 29, 1919 - March 26, 2009

Mary Edith Hayes, age 89, of Washington, passed away on Thursday at 5:10 AM at Washington Nursing Center. She was born on September 29, 1919 in Daviess County to Leo and Sadie (Cullivan) Colvin. She had worked at UniRoyal, Larkin's Red and White, and Arnold's Red and White. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Hayes; four daughters and sons in-law, Jan and Bob Grider of Crossville, Illnois, Brenda and Dick Mangel of Holland, Diane and Stan McCarty of Washington, and Karen and Rick Sponn of Washington; six grandchildren, Bobby, Rebecca, Beth, Eric, Jeff, and Matt; one step granddaughter, Trina; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters, Esther Amsden, Ruth Flaherty, Ermil Brown, Mildred Spaulding, Norma Werden, and Helen Seal; and three brothers, Orville Colvin, Frank Colvin, and Ralph Colvin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father James Koressel as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4 to 8 PM at Ed Lee Mortuary with a wake service at 4 PM. Memorial donations Condolences may be scent online at www.edleemortuary.com

Tributes

Mike and Ann Hall wrote on Mar 30, 2009:

"Bill and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Jim & Lynn Greene wrote on Mar 30, 2009:

"To the Hayes family, Mary Edith was a very wonderful and special person. She was so considerate especially in my younger years. We all have no doubt where this wonderful angel is at now. our prayers and thoughts will be with you all. So sorry that we cannot make her wake or funeral Mass, but we will be praying for you all, she will be missed. God bless you all. Jim & Lynn"

Mary Jane and Henry Gill wrote on Mar 30, 2009:

"Dear Uncle Bill and family: Sympathy and prayers to all of you to ease your sadness in the death of Aunt Mary Edith. She was a dear person, loved by all who knew her. Her kindness and cheerfulness will be missed. May God bless all of you. Love, Mary Jane"