Mary Edith Hayeswas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 22, 1939 the daughter of the late Neelie Lawrence and Algie Corene Woodruff Baker.On October 4, 1969 she was united in marriage to Max Ray Hayes, who survives.Mrs. Hayes had worked for Decaturville Sportswear and Parson's Motel. She was a longtime member of the Scotts Hill Pentecostal Church and currently attending the Decaturville Pentecostal Church.Mrs. Hayes departed this life on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the age of 70 years, 8 months, 21 days.In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 nephews, Billy Lynch of Hohenwald, Tennessee and Jackie Leroy Bishop of Sardis, Tennessee; a niece, Malinda Patterson of Sardis, Tennessee.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 2 sisters, Alma Bishop and Allie Lynch.