Mrs. Gertrude Ray Hayes

Mrs. Gertrude Ray Hayes age 90, of Charlotte, NC formerly of Todd, NC died Friday, June 13, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Hayes was born March 16, 1924 in Todd, NC to Jess and Ruth Greer Ray. Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thomas Elwood Hayes, two brothers, Letcher Ray, Charles Ray, two sisters, Grace Ray, and Mattie Wehunt. Mrs. Hayes enjoyed going to church and reading. She loved talking about the Bible, and spending time with her family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Mill Creek Cemetery by Rev. Lloyd Day.

Mrs. Hayes is survived by: son, Tom Hayes of Charlotte, NC, three daughters, Janet Pressley of Indian Trail, NC, Aliene Ryals of Rock Hill, SC, Brenda Foxworth of Hemingway, SC, brother, Harrison Ray of Boone, NC, 9 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Hayes' arrangements.