Gladys Hayes

Mrs. Gladys Marie Denny Hayes, age 88, of Creston, NC, the Flatwoods community, died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Wilkes Regional Hospital in North Wilkesboro, NC. Mrs. Hayes was born January 31, 1920 in Ashe County, NC, to Andrew Jackson "Jack" Denny and Cora Stanley Denny. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gentry Hayes, five brothers, and 1 sister. Gladys was a devoted mother to all her children. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She was a homemaker who enjoyed making bead jewelry.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:00 am at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Rev. Denton Hart and Rev. Eddie Lewis. Burial will follow in the Burnt School House Cemetery in Creston. The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday evening at Ashelawn. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Mountain View Baptist Church, c/o Rick Greer Mrs. Hayes is survived by: Two sons:  Andrew Denny and Bill Denny of Creston, NC Three daughters:  Rose Denny Richardson of Crumpler, NC, Ruby Hayes Cleary and Kathy Hayes Carpenter, both of Hayes, NC. 2 sisters, Peggy Blevins of Whitetop, VA and Delpha Ham of Lansing, NC. 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 1 great-great-great grandchild, 3 step-grandchildren, 8 step-great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may send and view condolences through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with Mrs. Hayes' arrangements.